poll

名词 poll:

1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
   同义词：opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass
2. the top of the head
   同义词：pate, crown
3. the part of the head between the ears
4. a tame parrot
   同义词：poll parrot
5. the counting of votes (as in an election)

动词 poll:

1. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
   同义词：canvass, canvas
2. vote in an election at a polling station
3. get the votes of
4. convert into a pollard
   同义词：pollard

1. The poll reported Labour to be leading.
   民意测验显示工党领先。
2. Mr. Hill polled over 3000 votes.
   希尔先生获得3000 多票。
3. The result of the poll won't be known until midnight.
   投票结果要到半夜才能知道。
4. A large vote was polled.
   投票踊跃。

poll

n.（名词）
The casting and registering of votes in an election.
投票：在选举中投票或登记选票
The number of votes cast or recorded.
投票数：投票或被记录选票的数量
Often polls The place where votes are cast and registered. Used withthe.
常作 polls 投票站：投选票和登记选票的地方。和the 连用
A survey of the public or of a sample of public opinion to acquire information.
民意调查：为获取信息而对公众的调查或对公众意见的一次抽样
The head, especially the top of the head where hair grows.
头部：头部，特指头顶上长头发的部位
The blunt or broad end of a tool such as a hammer or an ax.
工具较钝或较宽的一端，如锤子或斧头
v.（动词）
polled,poll.ing,polls
v.tr.（及物动词）
To receive (a given number of votes).
得到（一定数目的）选票
To receive or record the votes of:
得到或记录…的投票数：
例句：
polling a jury.
投票选出陪审团

To cast (a vote or ballot).
投（票或选票）
To question in a survey; canvass.
在调查中询问；民意测验
To cut off or trim (hair, horns, or wool, for example); clip.
修剪：剪掉或理（如头发、角或毛）；修剪
To trim or cut off the hair, wool, branches, or horns of:
剪掉：理掉或剪掉…的头发、毛、枝节或角：
例句：
polled the sheep; polled the trees.
剪羊毛；修剪树木

v.intr.（不及物动词）
To vote at the polls in an election.
在选举中投票

来源：
Middle English pol [head]
中古英语 pol [头]
from Middle Low German
源自 中古低地德语
or Middle Dutch
或 中古荷兰语

【引伸】
poll.er
n.（名词）