canvass
To thoroughly examine or investigate physically or by discussionTo thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
» Nowadays, candidates don't often canvass neighborhoods.
Значение
значений: 11(переносно, переходный)To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
(Philippines, шире, переносно, переходный)To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
(переносно, переходный)To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)
The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
(переносно, конкретно, переходный)To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses.
The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
(непереходный)To debate, to discuss.
(непереходный)To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
(непереходный, конкретно)To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
(устаревшее, переходный)To toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket.
(шире, устаревшее, переходный)To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
(шире, устаревшее, переходный)To assail or attack (someone or something).
(шире, устаревшее, переходный)To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
Примеры
предложений: 6Nowadays, candidates don't often canvass neighborhoods.
I canvassed the whole town for orders.
After a week of canvassing the area, the search was abandoned.
deNachdem man die Gegend eine Woche lang durchkämmt hatte, wurde die Suche aufgegeben. — Waldelfe
The police canvassed the area.
They're canvassing for the governor.
Переводы
языков: 3Происхождение
The verb is derived from canvas (“type of coarse cloth woven from hemp”). The connection bThe verb is derived from canvas (“type of coarse cloth woven from hemp”). The connection between “to toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet; (by extension) to batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something); etc.” and “to seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll” is not entirely clear.
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Формы
canvasses, canvassing, canvassed, canvassedСинонимы
синонимов: 5Однокоренные
связанных слов: 3Уроки к слову
уроков: 3- A1Present Simple: настоящее простое время — Потому что это глагол
- A1Past Simple: правильные глаголы — Потому что у него есть форма прошедшего времени
- A2Present Perfect: введение — Потому что у него есть причастие прошедшего времени