C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
gauntlet
护手 / 挑战
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
骑士把他的护手扔下,作为挑战的标志。