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powwow

/ˈpaʊwaʊ/

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noun

巫术仪式，祭祀仪式

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

Examples :

"The tribe held a powwow to pray for healing after the long drought. "

在经历了长期干旱之后，部落举行了一个巫术仪式来祈求治愈。

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noun

巫师，祭司

A Native American shaman.

Examples :

"The powwow guided the tribe in a ceremony to ask for a good harvest. "

那位巫师带领部落举行仪式，祈求丰收。

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noun

部落会议，聚会。

A Native American council or meeting.

Examples :

"The tribe held a powwow to discuss the upcoming harvest festival. "

部落举行了一次部落会议，讨论即将到来的丰收节。

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noun

小型会议，秘密会谈.

A short, private conference.

Examples :

""The team leader called a quick powwow to discuss the project deadline before the meeting started." "

会议开始前，组长召集大家开了一个小型会议，秘密会谈了一下项目截止日期。

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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 :

"The local Indigenous community held a powwow in the park, featuring traditional dances, drumming, and food, to raise money for their youth programs. "

当地的原住民社群在公园里举办了一场部落聚会（印第安人歌舞会），展示了传统舞蹈、鼓乐和美食，旨在为他们的青少年项目筹集资金。

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verb

聚会, 集会。

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

Examples :

"The community will powwow next week to discuss plans for the new park. "

下周社区将举行聚会，商讨新建公园的计划。

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verb

举行巫术仪式，祭祀。

(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 woman will powwow to try and improve the sick child's health. "

那位女巫医将举行巫术仪式，希望能改善那个生病孩子的健康状况。

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verb

会谈，商议

To hold a private conference.

Examples :

"The parents powwowed about their children's school performance before the next PTA meeting. "

在下次家长教师联谊会之前，家长们私下会谈，商议孩子们在学校的表现。

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