c. 1500, from alternative spelling of canvas (n.) and probably meaning, originally, "to toss or sift in a canvas sheet," hence "to shake out, examine carefully" (1520s); "to solicit votes" (1550s). The spelling with a double -s- dates from 16c. Compare Old French canabasser "to examine carefully," literally "to sift through canvas." Related: Canvassed; canvassing. As a noun related to this, attested from c. 1600.
例文
1. The party needs to canvass the uncommitted voters.
この党は態度を表明していない有権者に遊説して票を集める必要がある。
2.Mr.Airey Neave voluntered to set up an organisation to canvass votes.
艾雷尼夫氏は自ら進んで票集め組織を設立した。
3.The Labour candidate will canvass the constituency next month.
労働党候補は来月、有権者全員に遊説して票を引く。
4.Immediately after this meeting I began my canvass of friends and colleagues.
この会見の後、私はすぐに友人や同僚たちの意見を求め始めました。
5.During a canvass of the neighborhood we collected 200 dollars for the school.