square up to   (TTS發音)

1. stand as if ready to fight sb. 擺好架勢

    The boys squared up to each other，but the teacher stopped them. 男孩們擺好架勢準備打架，但老師制止了他們。

    The fighters squared up and began to trade blows. 拳擊手面對面站好，接著就開始對擊。

2. acknowledge or accept misfortune in a courageous way勇于面對

    He squared up to the possibility of losing his job. 他正視失業的可能性。

    The little boy squared up to his tormentors. 小男孩勇敢地面對折磨他的人。