pawnee

• 名词，指来自内布拉斯加和堪萨斯的波尼族（Pawnee）人，现主要居住在俄克拉荷马州；也指该民族所说的卡多语系波尼语。

A noun referring to a member of the Pawnee nation, originally from Nebraska and Kansas, now primarily in Oklahoma, or the Caddoan language spoken by this people.

专有名词

1. Member of the Pawnee NationB2formalamerican

   A person belonging to the Pawnee people, a Native American tribe originally from the Great Plains region, now primarily residing in Oklahoma.

   波尼族人

   • The Pawnee were known for their agricultural skills and hunting traditions.
   • A Pawnee elder shared stories of their ancestors.
   • Many Pawnee now live in Oklahoma after being relocated.

2. Pawnee LanguageC1formalamerican

   The Caddoan language spoken by the Pawnee people, part of the Caddoan language family.

   波尼语

   • The Pawnee language is considered endangered with few fluent speakers.
   • Linguists are working to document and preserve the Pawnee language.
   • He studied the grammar of the Pawnee language for his research.