What does canvass mean?

To approach people and ask for their votes or support. To ask people about their opinions on a particular issue.

How is canvass pronounced?

UK /ˈkænvəs/, US /ˈkænvəs/.

/ˈkænvəs/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6061 in the learning path

拉票；争取支持

v. To approach people and ask for their votes or support.

拉票；争取支持

v. To ask people about their opinions on a particular issue.

征求意见；调查

Volunteers canvassed the neighbourhood before the local election.

志愿者在地方选举前到社区挨家挨户拉票。

Local authorities should canvass residents' views before introducing major changes to public transport routes and schedules.

地方政府在大幅调整公共交通路线和时刻表之前，应征求居民意见。

canvass是拉票或征求意见；canvas指帆布。

What does canvass mean?: To approach people and ask for their votes or support. To ask people about their opinions on a particular issue.
How is canvass pronounced?: UK /ˈkænvəs/, US /ˈkænvəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.