| 释义 |
square up to
1．stand as if ready to fight sb．摆好架势
*The boys squared up to each other，but the teacher stopped them．男孩们摆好架势准备打架，但老师制止了他们。
*The fighters squared up and began to trade blows．拳击手面对面站好，接着就开始对击。
2．acknowledge or accept misfortune in a courageous way勇于面对
*He squared up to the possibility of losing his job．他正视失业的可能性。
*The little boy squared up to his tormentors．小男孩勇敢地面对折磨他的人。 |