[Tn] defy (sb/sth) openly; oppose bravely 公然反对（某人[某事物]）; 勇敢地对抗. 
(idm 习语) beard the lion in his `den visit sb important in order to challenge him, obtain a favour, etc 入狮穴捋狮须（走访某要人以向其提出质询﹑ 获得某种好处等）.
2 / bIEd; bIrd/ v [Tn] defy (sb/sth) openly; oppose bravely 公然反对（某人[某事物]）; 勇敢地对抗. (idm 习语) beard the lion in his `den visit sb important in order to challenge him, obtain a favour, etc 入狮穴捋狮须（走访某要人以向其提出质询﹑ 获得某种好处等）.