【英语时差8,16】严肃的会议-下

 Diarmuid: It's an interesting phrase, pow wow. I wonder where it comes from. It doesn't sound English. Jean: No. It's not originally an English word. Diarmuid: So where does the phrase pow wow come from? Jean: It's a Native American word. Diarmuid: So this is American English? Jean: No, it's Native American English. Example A: Have you prepared for the big pow wow with the bosses? B: Have I?! I spent all night going over the facts. I'm as prepared as I can be. A: You look worried. B: We're having a big family pow wow tonight. My wife has a list of things for us to discuss. Diarmuid: Are there other Native American words in English then Jean? Jean: Oh yes. Here are a few examples: canoe¹ Diarmuid: Go on. Jean: And potato. Diarmuid: Wow. Jean: Tomato Diarmuid: Any more? Jean:Barbeque. Diarmuid: Jean, you are so knowledgeable². I'm so impressed. Jean: Well the internet has lots of websites where you can learn things.

1 canoe   

n.独木舟；vi.乘独木舟，划独木舟

参考例句：

• They slid the canoe down to the water.他们使小舟滑到水中。
• It is only the second time he has been in a canoe.这仅是他第二次乘小游艇。

2 knowledgeable   

adj.知识渊博的；有见识的

参考例句：

• He's quite knowledgeable about the theatre.他对戏剧很有心得。
• He made some knowledgeable remarks at the meeting.他在会上的发言颇有见地。