Translation

試練 / 厳しい批判 / 防護手袋

Meaning

A gauntlet is a severe ordeal, especially one involving criticism, danger, or attacks from many sides. The phrase run the gauntlet means go through that ordeal. Do not confuse gauntlet with gamut, which means a complete range.

Examples

• 大臣は記者からの厳しい質問攻めに耐えなければなりませんでした。
  The minister had to run the gauntlet of reporters' questions.
• 新しい提案は委員会で厳しい批判の試練を受けました。
  The new proposal faced a gauntlet of criticism in committee.