c. 1500, from alternative spelling of canvas (n.) and probably meaning, originally, "to toss or sift in a canvas sheet," hence "to shake out, examine carefully" (1520s); "to solicit votes" (1550s). The spelling with a double -s- dates from 16c. Compare Old French canabasser "to examine carefully," literally "to sift through canvas." Related: Canvassed; canvassing. As a noun related to this, attested from c. 1600.
实用例句
1. The party needs to canvass the uncommitted voters.
这个党需要向未表明态度的选民游说拉票。
来自《权威词典》
2. Mr. Airey Neave volunteered to set up an organisation to canvass votes.
艾雷·尼夫先生自告奋勇建立了一个拉票组织.
来自辞典例句
3. The Labour candidate will canvass the constituency next month.
工党候选人下月将向全体选民游说拉票.
来自辞典例句
4. Immediately after this meeting I began my canvass of friends and colleagues.
在这次会见之后,我立即开始征求我的朋友和同事们的意见.
来自辞典例句
5. During a canvass of the neighborhood we collected 200 dollars for the school.
