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pow-wows

/ˈpaʊwaʊz/

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noun

祭祀仪式，宗教仪式

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

Examples :

"The anthropologist studied the ancient pow-wows performed by the tribe's shaman. "

那位人类学家研究了那个部落的萨满举行的古老祭祀仪式。

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noun

巫师，祭司。

A Native American shaman.

Examples :

"Context: I need a sentence about a Native American shaman (pow-wows). Sentence: Tribal elders often sought advice from the pow-wows on important community matters. "

部落長老們在重要的社群事務上，經常向部落巫師或祭司尋求建議。

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noun

部落会议，聚会。

A Native American council or meeting.

Examples :

"The tribe held regular pow-wows to discuss important community issues. "

那个部落定期举行部落会议，讨论重要的社区问题。

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noun

小型会议，私下会晤

A short, private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers held several pow-wows after school to discuss the new curriculum. "

老师们放学后开了几次小型会议，私下会晤，讨论新的课程安排。

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noun

部落聚会，印第安人歌舞会.

A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.

Examples :

"Many families travel long distances to attend pow-wows, where they celebrate their Indigenous culture through music, dance, and community. "

许多家庭远道而来参加印第安人歌舞会，在歌舞会上，他们通过音乐、舞蹈和社群活动来庆祝他们的原住民文化。

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verb

会盟，聚会

(of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.

Examples :

"The tribal elders still pow-wow every month to discuss important issues facing the community. "

部落里的长老们仍然每月会盟一次，讨论社区面临的重要问题。

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verb

举行祭祀，做法。

(of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.

Examples :

"The medicine man pow-wows to heal the sick child, chanting ancient prayers and using sacred herbs. "

那位巫医正在举行祭祀做法，希望能治好生病的孩子，他吟唱着古老的祷文，并使用着神圣的草药。

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verb

秘密会谈，非公开会议。

To hold a private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers often pow-wow after school to discuss student progress. "

老师们经常放学后秘密会谈，讨论学生的学习进展。

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