Once Bill threw down the gauntlet, I had to fight.

一旦比尔提出挑战，我就得迎战。

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He threw down the gauntlet and I accepted his challenge.

挑战书，并答应与他决斗。

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After the release of his latest comedy, Personal Tailor, he threw down the gauntlet to the nation's film critics, whom he charged with deliberately misguiding the public.

在发布了他的最新喜剧影片《私人定制》后，他又把矛头指向了国内的影评人，指责他们故意误导公众。

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In addition, on February 17, 2012, Chairman Turner and 33 other Members of Congress threw down the gauntlet in a letter to Mr. Obama.

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It is the administration, not Israel that threw down the gauntlet.

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After the events of Saturday, when Villa were jeered by certain sections of the home support during a 2-2 draw with Wolves, Martin O'Neill threw down the gauntlet to players and fans alike by naming an unchanged side.

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