单词:potlatcher
['pɔt,lætʃ]
n.
[美国英语]
(北太平洋沿岸的美洲印第安人的)炫财冬节
炫财冬节礼物
[美国口语](常互赠礼物的)社交聚会;庆典
vi.
举行炫财冬节
vt.
(为部落等)举行炫财冬宴:
This clan was potlatched by a neighbouring clan.
这个部落被邻近部落举行的炫财冬宴所压倒。
(怀着对方回赠的心情)赠送(礼物):
to potlatch a little stuff to his uncle
赠给他叔叔一些小礼物
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