| 释义 |
▪ I. piaffer, n. Horsemanship.|pɪˈæfə(r)|
[f. F. piaffer to piaffe, infin. taken sbst.]
The action of piaffing; a movement in which the feet are lifted in the same succession as in the trot, but more slowly.
1862K. Garrard Nolan's Syst. Train. Cav. Horses 65 The slow ‘piaffer’ is obtained by the slow and alternate pressure of the rider's legs. The quick ‘piaffer’ by quickening the alternate pressure of the leg. 1884E. L. Anderson Mod. Horseman. ii. xvii. 147 In the piaffer the horse should move the diagonal legs together and in perfect unison. Ibid. 148 A very slow passage to the front, side, or rear is often called the piaffer; but if there is any movement out of place it is not the piaffer.
▪ II. † piˈaffer, v. Obs.
[a. F. piaffer pres. inf.: see piaffe v.]
intr. = piaffe v.
1761Earl Pembroke Equitation (1778) 51 To piaffer..advancing gently, and well into the corners, is a very good lesson. 1785R. Cumberland Observer No. 84 III. 232 Pacing and piaffering with every body's eyes upon him. |