canvass['kænvəs]

n. 细查,讨论,劝诱

vt. 彻底检查,细究,向…拉票或拉生意,讨论

vi. 游说

时　态：can·vassed, can·vass·ing, can·vass·es

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
[同] canvas, canvass
[例]
the crowded canvas of history
the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
[同] canvass, opinion poll, poll, public opinion poll
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
[同] canvas, canvass, sail, sheet
a tent made of canvas fabric
[同] canvas, canvas tent, canvass
an oil painting on canvas fabric
[同] canvas, canvass
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
[同] canvas, canvass
[例]
the boxer picked himself up off the canvas
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
[同] canvas, canvas fabric, canvass, canvass fabric

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
[同] canvas, canvass, poll
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
[同] canvas, canvass
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
[同] examine, analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, study
[例]
analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare
analyze the evidence in a criminal trial
analyze your real motives

We are canvassing for the Republican candidate.
我们在为共和党候选人拉票助选。
The salesmen canvassed the whole city for subscriptions.
那些推销员走遍全城寻找客户。
To canvass or poll using a questionnaire.
用一组问题来讨论或访问意见。
He thanked all his helpers who canvassed for him and helped him to win this election.
他感谢所有为他竞选游说，并且帮他赢得这次竞选胜利的人们。
He canvassed for a seat in Parliament.
他为竞选国会议员席位进行游说。

vt.

1. 在...游说;向...游说

They canvassed voters for the Republicans.

他们游说选民投共和党人的票。

He canvassed the district for votes.

他在选区里游说拉票。

2. 游说以赢得(或征求、征订等)

I canvassed the views of our members about the suggestions.

我征询会员们对建议的看法。

3. 仔细审议;详细讨论

The city council canvassed the plan thoroughly.

市议会详细讨论了那个计划。

vi.

1. 进行游说;拉选票;兜揽生意( for)

I am canvassing for the magazine tonight.

今晚我要去为杂志征求订户。

The candidates canvassed right up to election day.

候选人们直到选举日之前一直在游说拉票。

n.C

1. 游说;拉票;募捐;兜销

During a canvass of the neighborhood we collected 200 dollars for the school.

在邻近地区的一次募捐,我们为学校募得了二百美元。

2. (选举结果等的)检查,调查

3. 讨论