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单词 gantlopes
释义

gauntlet2 /göntˈlit/ or (now rare) gantlope /gantˈlōp/

noun

The former military (or naval) punishment of having to run through a lane of soldiers (or sailors) who strike one as one passes

ORIGIN: Swed gatlopp, from gata lane (cf gate2), and lopp course (cf leap); confused with gauntlet1

run the gauntlet

  1. To undergo the punishment of the gauntlet
  2. To expose oneself to hostile treatment, harsh criticism or public disgrace

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