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SHIELD DOWN!

Chinese translation: It is not surrender.

13:51 Oct 28, 2002
English to Chinese translations [Non-PRO]
/ Computer game
English term or phrase: SHIELD DOWN!
Does it mean

1. Surrender
or
2. Protect yourself with a shield?

This appears in a video game.
Wei Jiang
China
Local time: 06:20
Chinese translation:It is not surrender.
Explanation:
Normally, 'shield down' should be taken as it is, that the protective shield is down and therefore does not accord protection any more, unless of course the shield is configured in such a way that when 'down' it means protection.

A relevant phrase is "take up the gauntlet" which means to take up the challenge.

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Note added at 2002-10-29 15:00:39 (GMT)
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弬 壓/扙 椆?
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#41698 (LSF)
Malaysia
Local time: 06:20
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5 +7It is not surrender.
#41698 (LSF)


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +7
It is not surrender.


Explanation:
Normally, 'shield down' should be taken as it is, that the protective shield is down and therefore does not accord protection any more, unless of course the shield is configured in such a way that when 'down' it means protection.

A relevant phrase is "take up the gauntlet" which means to take up the challenge.

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Note added at 2002-10-29 15:00:39 (GMT)
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弬 壓/扙 椆?

#41698 (LSF)
Malaysia
Local time: 06:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 11

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