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单词 Alexander technique
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Definition of Alexander technique in English:

Alexander technique

nounalɪɡˈzɑːndə tɛkˌniːkˌæləɡˈzændər tɛkˈnik
  • A system designed to promote well-being by retraining one's awareness and habits of posture to ensure minimum effort and strain.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A Kingston school which teaches pupils the Alexander technique, a method of improving posture, has launched a book which is used to teach the subject to pupils.
    • For example, acupuncture, the Alexander technique, reflexology, yoga and massage, and aromatherapy may be helpful.
    • Some people find that the symptoms of a hiatus hernia can be improved by better postural balance which may be achieved with the Alexander technique.
    • Acupuncture and the Alexander technique may help relieve discomfort.
    • The Alexander technique (which improves the posture) and yoga (which improves strength and flexibility of muscles) are obvious examples.

Origin

1930s: named after Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869–1955), the Australian-born actor and elocutionist who developed it.

 
 

Definition of Alexander technique in US English:

Alexander technique

nounˌæləɡˈzændər tɛkˈnik
  • A system of body awareness designed to promote well-being by ensuring minimum effort in maintaining postures and carrying out movements.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A Kingston school which teaches pupils the Alexander technique, a method of improving posture, has launched a book which is used to teach the subject to pupils.
    • Some people find that the symptoms of a hiatus hernia can be improved by better postural balance which may be achieved with the Alexander technique.
    • For example, acupuncture, the Alexander technique, reflexology, yoga and massage, and aromatherapy may be helpful.
    • Acupuncture and the Alexander technique may help relieve discomfort.
    • The Alexander technique (which improves the posture) and yoga (which improves strength and flexibility of muscles) are obvious examples.

Origin

1930s: named after Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869–1955), the Australian-born actor and elocutionist who developed it.

 
 
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