gaunt·let/`gɔntlɪt; ˈɡɔːntlɪt/ n 1 run the gauntlet to be criticized or attacked by a lot of people 受到众人的批评[攻击]: There was no way to avoid running the gauntlet of media attention. 遭受媒体攻击是没法避免的。 2 throw down the gauntlet to invite someone to fight, argue, or compete with you 提出挑战 3 [C] a long thick GLOVE that you wear for protection 长手套,防护手套