canvass

中文： 游说、拉选票、仔细检查

1. To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize. (figuratively, transitive)
2. To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result). (figuratively, transitive)
3. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place) (figuratively, transitive) · The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.
4. To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses. (figuratively, transitive) · The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
5. To debate, to discuss. (intransitive)
6. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey. (intransitive)
7. To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign. (intransitive)

He/she/it canvasses · 过去式 canvassed · 过去分词 canvassed · -ing形式 canvassing