释义 |
gauntlet1 /'gxntlit; 'gontht/ n 1 glove with metal plates worn by soldiers in the Middle Ages. (中古士兵所戴的) 铁手套。 the illus at armour, 参看 armour 之插图。 throw down/pick up/take up the ~, give/accept a challenge to a fight. 拓 (应) 战。 2 strong glove with a wide cuff covering the wrist, used for driving, fencing, etc. (U驶,击剑等所戴的) 宽口大手套。 |