canvass

名词 canvass:

1. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
   同义词：canvas
2. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
   同义词：poll, opinion poll, public opinion poll
3. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
   同义词：sail, canvas, sheet
4. a tent made of canvas fabric
   同义词：canvas tent, canvas
5. an oil painting on canvas fabric
   同义词：canvas
6. the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
   同义词：canvas
7. a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
   同义词：canvas, canvas fabric, canvass fabric

动词 canvass:

1. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
   同义词：poll, canvas
2. solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
   同义词：canvas
3. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   同义词：analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvas

动词 canvas:

1. solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
   同义词：canvas
2. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
   同义词：poll, canvas
3. cover with canvas
   同义词：canvas
4. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
   同义词：analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvas

1. 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。
2. He canvassed for a seat in Parliament.
   他为竞选国会议员席位进行游说。

can.vass

v.（动词）
can.vassed,can.vass.ing,can.vass.es
v.tr.（及物动词）
To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize:
仔细检查：仔细检查或详尽地讨论；审查：
例句：
.The evidence had been repeatedly canvassed in American courts.(Anthony Lewis)
.证据已在美国的法庭中反复被审查过.(安东尼·刘易斯)

To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.
游说：去（一个地区）的各处或找到（个人）来拉选票或定单
To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.
民意调查：进行一项（民意）调查；投票
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion.
详细讨论：进行详尽的检查或举行详细的讨论
To solicit voters, orders, or opinions.
争取获得选票的定单或意见
n.（名词）
An examination or discussion.
检查或讨论
A solicitation of votes or orders.
拉选票，拉定单
A survey of public opinion.
民意调查

来源：
From obsolete canvass [to toss in a canvas sheet as punishment]
源自 废语 canvass [在一张帆布里簸来簸去以示惩罚]
from canvas
源自 canvas

【引伸】
can.vasser
n.（名词）