| 释义 |
aikido|aɪˈkiːdəʊ|
[a. Jap., lit. ‘a way of adapting the spirit’, f. ai together + ki spirit + do: see judo.]
A Japanese art of self-defence, also practised as a sport, which takes advantage of the opponent's strength to subdue him.
1956K. Tomiki Judo 102 Mr. Moritaka Ueshiba..made many additions to the art [of jujutsu], and it is now known as aikido. 1966[see kendo]. 1975New Yorker 23 June 33/2 The best aikido master in the United States—aikido being a martial-art form that involves spinning the body a great deal. 1976Milton Keynes Express 2 July 3/1 Demonstrations of aikido, country dancing, and brass band playing followed the opening ceremony. 1984New Yorker 7 May 44/3 Fifty students of aikido..are swirling, turning, twisting, depositing their partners on the shiny floor. |