I had to take up the gauntlet ; otherwise they would think truth sided with them .

我 不能不 辩，如果不 辩论，他们就会认为真理在他们那一边。

You will be steadfast in your goals or intention and if challenged will take up the gauntlet and win .

你会对你的目标的坚定不移，如果有挑战， 要 挑战并取得胜利。

Whoever decides to take up the gauntlet and challenge the Prime Minister will have a tough battle .

谁要是 接受挑战，向首相 叫板，都将经历一场 鏖战。

He is quick to take up the gauntlet thrown down by the opposition .

他立刻 接受 了对方 提出 的 挑战。

He was not one to retreat but rather one who would take up the gauntlet .

他不是一个想退却的人，倒是一个 宁愿 应战的人。