canvass
英 /ˈkænvəs/ 美 /ˈkænvəs/
- v. 拉票；争取支持To approach people and ask for their votes or support.
- v. 征求意见；调查To ask people about their opinions on a particular issue.
Volunteers canvassed the neighbourhood before the local election.
志愿者在地方选举前到社区挨家挨户拉票。
Local authorities should canvass residents' views before introducing major changes to public transport routes and schedules.
地方政府在大幅调整公共交通路线和时刻表之前，应征求居民意见。
搭配
canvass for votes 拉选票canvass support 争取支持canvass opinions 征求意见
辨析提示
canvass是拉票或征求意见；canvas指帆布。
词族
canvasser (n.)、canvassing (n.)
近义 solicit、poll
相关词
插画、释义与录音：Word Atlas contributors（词光），CC BY 4.0，已修改。署名与许可