gauntlet

They have thrown down the gauntlet to the PM by demanding a referendum.

他们向首相挑战,要求进行民投票。

By calling the election at this time, the government has flung down the gauntlet to the opposing parties.

政府在此时宣布选举是向反对党提出挑战。

His gauntlets contain a flamethrower, and a whipcord lanyard launcher.His kneepads conceal rocket dart launchers.

护手装有火焰投射器和可拉紧的绳勾，膝甲装有火箭标发射器。

The Prime Minister’s car had to run the gauntlet of a large group of protesters outside the conference hall.

首相的汽车成为会议大厅外抗议大军的攻击目标。

The country needs enormous help to rebuild its economy, and it’s time to take up the gauntlet and do what we can.

要重的经济需要大量的援助，现在我们应当迎接挑战，尽力而为。