【英语时差8,16】严肃的会议-下(在线收听

 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: canoe Diarmuid: Go on. Jean: And potato. Diarmuid: Wow. Jean: Tomato Diarmuid: Any more? Jean:Barbeque. Diarmuid: Jean, you are so knowledgeable. I'm so impressed. Jean: Well the internet has lots of websites where you can learn things.

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