| 单词 | downward dog |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdownward dog downward dog n. (also downward-facing dog and with capital initials) Yoga a position in which the body assumes an inverted-V shape, with the hands and feet on the floor, and the buttocks pointing upwards. [After modern Sanskrit adhomukha-śvān'-āsana ( < adho , combining form of adhas below (see under prep.) + mukha mouth, face (see mooey n.) + śvāna (derivative of śvan dog: see hound n.1) + āsana asana n.).] ΚΠ 1977 S. Norton Yoga for People over Fifty xii. 78 Back Lengthening. This simple exercise feels wonderful and is a preparation for the Downward Facing Dog. Great for the back and stretches the legs. 1979 J. M. Couch & N. Weaver Runner's World Yoga Bk. xiii. 125 Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). 2003 Here's Health Sept. 48/1 My heels are much nearer the floor in downward-facing dog and I know my balance has improved. 2013 Runner's World July 82/4 Do 10–15 minutes of dynamic yoga: a knee hug, low lunge, downward dog and plank. < as lemmas |
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