It is reported that they ________ arms and began to fight against the invaders.
【译文】据报道,他们拿起了武器,开始抵抗侵略者。 本题考查固定词组的词意。take up arms“拿起武器”,固定说法; take on“呈现,承担,雇用”;lay down“放下”;shoulder“承 担”。故选 C。