vt.

1. 在……遊說；向……遊說
   They canvassed voters for the Republicans.

   他們遊說選民投共和黨人的票。

   He canvassed the district for votes.

   他在選區裡遊說拉票。

2. 遊說以贏得（或徵求、徵訂等）
   I canvassed the views of our members about the suggestions.

   我徵詢會員們對建議的看法。

3. 仔細審議；詳細討論
   The city council canvassed the plan thoroughly.

   市議會詳細討論了那個計畫。

vi.

1. 進行遊說；拉選票；兜攬生意[（+for）]
   I am canvassing for the magazine tonight.

   今晚我要去為雜誌徵求訂戶。

   The candidates canvassed right up to election day.

   候選人們直到選舉日之前一直在遊說拉票。

n.[C]

1. 遊說；拉票；募捐；兜銷
   During a canvass of the neighborhood we collected 200 dollars for the school.

   在鄰近地區的一次募捐活動中，我們為學校募得了二百美元。

2. （選舉結果等的）檢查，調查
3. 討論

v.

1. solicit votes from (electors).
   ▸question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion on something.
2. Brit. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion.

n.