poll
/pəʊl/ · /poʊl/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #3935 in the learning path
民意调查
Definitions
n. A survey asking people about their opinions or preferences
民意调查
n. The process of voting in an election
投票；选举投票
v. To survey people's opinions, or receive votes in an election
调查民意；获得选票
Example
A local poll showed strong support for the park.
一项当地民意调查显示，人们大力支持这座公园。
Opinion polls can help governments understand public concerns, but their accuracy depends on how participants are selected.
民意调查有助于政府了解公众关切，但其准确性取决于参与者的选择方式。
Collocations
- opinion poll
- conduct a poll
- go to the polls
- poll results
Word family
- polling (n.)
- pollster (n.)
Usage tip
民调常用opinion poll；the polls指选举投票。
FAQ
- What does poll mean?
- A survey asking people about their opinions or preferences The process of voting in an election To survey people's opinions, or receive votes in an election
- How is poll pronounced?
- UK /pəʊl/, US /poʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
