stand trial; the accused is confronted with his accuser ❍ 大将军 (卫青) 使长使急责广之幕府对簿。(《史记·李将军列传》 2875) Li Qing sent his chief officer to summon him to headquarters at once to stand trial.
对簿公堂
be cross-examined in court;be interrogated in court;go to court(over sth)
对簿公堂duì bù ɡōnɡ tánɡ
簿:指起诉状之类的文书;公堂:古代官吏审理案件的地方。指原告和被告一起到公堂对质。stand trial, the accused is confronted with his accuser, argue sb. in the court