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potlatch

/ˈpɒtlætʃ/ /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/

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noun

慷慨宴, 散财宴.

A ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in which gifts are bestowed upon guests and personal property is destroyed in a show of generosity and wealth.

Examples :

"The family held a large potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation, giving away valuable blankets and carvings to everyone who attended. "

为了庆祝女儿毕业，这家人举办了一场盛大的慷慨宴，向所有来宾赠送了贵重的毛毯和雕刻品。

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noun

百乐餐，聚餐。

(chiefly Alaska) A communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share; a potluck.

Examples :

"Our neighborhood is having a potlatch this Saturday; everyone is bringing a dish to share at the picnic. "

这个星期六我们社区要办百乐餐聚餐，大家都会带一道菜在野餐时分享。

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verb

赠送，馈赠，分发 (fēn fā).

To give; especially, to give as a gift during a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"During the celebration, the chief will potlatch blankets and tools to the community. "

在庆祝活动期间，酋长将会向族人慷慨赠送毛毯和工具。

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verb

举行宴会，赠送礼物

To carry out or take part in a potlatch ceremony.

Examples :

"The family decided to potlatch to celebrate their daughter's graduation and honor their ancestors. "

为了庆祝女儿毕业以及纪念祖先，这家人决定举行宴会赠送礼物。

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