gloves are off

英語

其他寫法

• gloves come off

詞源

拳擊比賽時，選手會戴上手套；“除掉手套”可能會導致受傷。

短語

gloves are off

1. 盡情去攻擊對方，動真格。

   The gloves are off in this match; both teams are purposely committing fouls against opposing players!

   這場比賽雙方都動了真格：兩邊都在故意對對方選手犯規！

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