powwow
powwow — 名詞
- powwowsingular
- powwowsplural
1. a gathering or ceremony organized by Native American or other Indigenous peoples
原民祭典
北美原住民的傳統聚會與儀式
a gathering or ceremony organized by Native American or other Indigenous peoples, where members of the community come together to dance, sing, eat, hold spiritual rituals, and make decisions affecting the group.
The annual powwow at Pine Ridge brought together dancers from more than a dozen tribes.
松嶺保留區的年度帕瓦儀式吸引了來自十多個部落的舞者。
cultural event involving multiple tribes
Charlotte bought a new shawl to wear during the women's traditional dance at the powwow.
Charlotte 買了一條新披巾，準備在帕瓦的女性傳統舞蹈中穿著。
Tomás learned to make a hand drum with his uncle before the summer powwow.
Tomás 在夏季帕瓦來臨前，跟叔叔學會了製作手鼓。
The powwow began with a grand entry procession led by veterans carrying eagle staffs.
帕瓦以盛大入場式揭開序幕，由手持鷹羽杖的退伍軍人領隊進場。
Diya photographed the beadwork and ribbon skirts at the annual powwow for her school project.
Diya 為了學校報告，拍攝了年度帕瓦上的珠飾工藝和緞帶裙。
用法筆記
This sense refers to a specific cultural event of Indigenous peoples, especially in North America. A powwow can last several days and includes specific traditions such as the grand entry, drum circles, and dance competitions. Capitalize Powwow when referring to a named event (e.g., 'the Crow Fair Powwow').
常見錯誤
2. a gathering for discussing important matters — this extended, non-Indigenous mea
討論；商議
非正式會議（今多被視為文化挪用）
a gathering for discussing important matters — this extended, non-Indigenous meaning of the word is now widely considered offensive and culturally appropriative by many Indigenous communities.
The department heads had a quick powwow to settle the budget before the deadline.
各部門主管在截止日前匆匆開了個會，敲定預算。
non-Indigenous use — see usage note
After class, Eshe and her group members held a powwow about their science fair project.
下課後，Eshe 和組員討論了一番他們的科展作品。
The neighbours organised a powwow on the front lawn to discuss the street repairs.
鄰居們在前院聚在一起商討路面維修的事。
Léa called a powwow with the volunteers to set the schedule for the drive.
Léa 召集義工開了一場討論會，安排物資運送的時程。
- meeting
neutral, widely preferred; no cultural appropriation concern
- discussion
focuses on talk rather than the event; safe alternative
- conference
more formal; suitable for workplace settings
用法筆記
Many Native American and Indigenous activists consider this generalized sense offensive because it takes a sacred cultural term and uses it for any ordinary discussion. Avoid using 'powwow' to mean 'a meeting' or 'a chat.' Preferred alternatives: 'gathering,' 'meeting,' 'discussion session,' or 'strategy session.' This sense is increasingly seen as dated and inappropriate in formal and published writing.
常見錯誤
powwow — 動詞
- powwowpresent simple I / you / we / they
- powwows3rd person singular
- powwowing-ing form
- powwowedpast simple
1. to meet and discuss something — this verb form extends the noun meaning, and lik
開會討論
非正式商議（具文化挪用疑慮）
to meet and discuss something — this verb form extends the noun meaning, and like the generalized noun sense, is now widely regarded as culturally appropriative when used in non-Indigenous contexts.
The coaches powwowed on the sidelines for several minutes before announcing the new lineup.
教練們在場邊討論了幾分鐘，然後宣布新的先發陣容。
intransitive use; see usage note on cultural sensitivity
Selim and his colleagues powwowed over the proposal until well past midnight.
Selim 和同事們針對提案討論到深夜。
Asher powwowed with the event organisers to finalise the list of guest speakers.
Asher 和活動籌辦人員商討，確定了演講嘉賓名單。
The residents' committee powwowed about the rising cost of water bills.
住戶委員會討論了水費不斷上漲的問題。
文法句型
powwow + about/over [topic]
powwow + with [someone]
用法筆記
The verb 'powwow' (past tense 'powwowed') is intransitive — it does not take a direct object. You powwow with someone or about something, but you cannot 'powwow a plan.' This verb form carries the same cultural sensitivity concerns as the generalized noun sense (noun/2). Most style guides recommend avoiding it entirely in non-Indigenous contexts. Use 'discuss,' 'confer,' 'meet,' or 'talk it over' instead.