严阵以待[yán zhèn yǐ dài]
be prepared to meet the challenge; be in battle array and wait for the arrival of the enemy; be on the alert and combat-ready; be ready in full battle array; get embattled; remain in combat readiness; square one's shoulders; stand [be ready; be prepared] i
例:杰克严阵以待投入比赛。
Jack squared his shoulders and entered the game.
1. circle the wagons:chicken 胆小鬼 | circle the wagons 严阵以待 | clean up one's act 自我检点,自我改进
2. embattle:embattle 列阵 | embattle 严阵以待 | embattle 整军备战
3. 严阵以待的近义词
3. stands in combat readiness:骑兵cavalry | 严阵以待stands in combat readiness | 舰队司令admiral
4. Batten down the hatches:Bated breath 屏息的 | Batten down the hatches 严阵以待 | Battle of nerves 互不让步