canvass
UK/'kænvәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To go through an area soliciting votes, opinions, or orders; to examine or discuss thoroughly.
游说，拉票；征求意见；彻底调查
n.
An act of soliciting votes, opinions, or support from people.
游说，拉票活动；征询意见
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcanvassother
=canvass
Common Collocations
- 1.canvass voters争取选票
- 2.canvass the neighborhood逐家逐户拜访
- 3.canvass opinion征求意见
Example Sentences
- 1.
Campaign volunteers went door-to-door to canvass for votes.