There he is-the steely, grizzled veteran...ready to do battle with the plucky upstart.精壮如钢铁的灰发老朽要和勇猛小胖星大干一场

ready to准备, 快要, 乐于

The lioness crouched ready to strike.

母狮低伏著身子准备攻击。

They seem ready to indulge his every whim.

他们简直惯得他随心所欲。

battle with与 ... 战斗

Get a good night's rest, men, we join battle with the enemy at first light.

士兵们，晚上好好睡一觉，明天天一亮我们就要和敌人交战。

As seamen, they had to battle with the winds and waves.

作为海员，他们得同风浪搏斗。

I mean, part of going to the gym is the lockerroom atmosphere.去健身， 一方面是冲着那种气氛

part of 一部分

The last part of the ascent is very steep.

最后一段上坡路很陡。