1620s, "priest, sorcerer," from a southern New England Algonquian language (probably Narragansett) powwaw "shaman, medicine man, Indian priest," from a verb meaning "to use divination, to dream," from Proto-Algonquian *pawe:wa "he dreams, one who dreams." Meaning "magical ceremony among North American Indians" is recorded from 1660s. Sense of "council, conference, meeting" is first recorded 1812. Verb sense of "to confer, discuss" is attested from 1780.
双语例句
1. Every year my father would call a family powwow to discuss where we were going on vacation.
每年我父亲都会召开一次家庭会议，讨论我们要去哪儿度假。
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2. You are welcome to bring friends to attend the Powwow.
欢迎您带好友一起来参加聚会.
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3. Native American dancers invited Rotarians and family to join the powwow circle.
印地安人舞者们邀请扶轮社员和他们的家人参与围成祈祷仪式的圈圈.
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4. This Powwow is a casual meet - up of fellow professionals, colleagues and friends.
这是一次翻译专业人士 、 同仁和朋友们的非正式聚会.
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5. Every September, there is a powwow in the park.