1. to ask for votes, orders, or opinions from people
向人們拉票、徵求訂單或意見
The candidate spent the weekend canvassing the neighborhood.
那位候選人整個週末都在社區裡挨家挨戶拉票。
We need to canvas local businesses for their support.
我們需要向本地商家徵求支持。
Canvas Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
canvas
verb
快速理解
What does "Canvas" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Canvas"?
「canvas」作動詞時，主要指為爭取支持而積極遊說或拉票。
- 1
爭取支持
EN: to solicit votes, orders, or opinions from people
翻譯: 向人們徵求選票、訂單或意見
- 2
詳細討論
EN: to discuss or examine an idea, plan, etc. in detail
翻譯: 詳細討論或審查一個想法、計劃等
- 3
遊說拉票
EN: to go around an area trying to get political support
翻譯: 在一個區域內四處奔走，試圖獲得政治支持
小提醒：注意「canvas」作動詞時，常與「for」連用，表示為某個目的或候選人進行遊說，例如「canvas for votes」（拉票）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Canvas" in English）
How to pronounce "Canvas" in English?"Canvas" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Canvas" from YouTube Videos
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TED
“I simply tied the end of a paintbrush onto a twig, I waited for the wind to come up and held up a canvas, and that produced art.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Canvas"?How does "Canvas" change by context?
2. to discuss an idea or plan thoroughly to get feedback
徹底討論一個想法或計劃以獲得回饋
Let's canvas the team's opinions before making a final decision.
在做出最終決定前，讓我們先徵求團隊的意見。
The proposal was canvassed widely among stakeholders.
這項提案在利益相關者中進行了廣泛的意見徵詢。
3. to cover or line something with canvas
用帆布覆蓋或襯裡某物
The artist canvassed the wooden frame before starting to paint.
藝術家在開始繪畫前，先將帆布繃在木框上。
The old chairs were canvassed to make them more durable.
這些舊椅子被包上了帆布以使其更耐用。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Canvas"?How to make natural sentences with "Canvas"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| canvas + for + (cause/organization) | 為（某事業/組織）募款 | The volunteers canvassed the neighborhood for the local animal shelter. (志工們在社區裡為當地的動物收容所募款。) |
| canvas + (area) | 在（某區域）挨家挨戶拜訪或調查 | We need to canvas every street in the district to gather opinions. (我們需要走遍該區的每一條街來收集意見。) |
| canvas + for + votes/support | 為爭取選票/支持而遊說 | The candidate spent weeks canvassing for votes in the rural towns. (這位候選人花了數週時間在鄉鎮地區爭取選票。) |
| be + canvassing | 正在進行遊說或徵詢 | The team is currently canvassing local businesses about the new policy. (該團隊目前正在就新政策徵詢當地企業的意見。) |
用法說明
How is "Canvas" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Canvas"?
canvas vs. canvass
- "canvas" 主要作名詞，指「畫布」或「帆布」。作動詞時，在藝術領域指「在畫布上作畫」，在科技領域（如網頁開發）則指「使用 HTML5 Canvas 元素繪圖」。
- "canvass" 則是一個完全不同的動詞，意思是「遊說」、「拉票」或「徵求意見」。兩者拼寫和意思都不同，但發音在美式英語中非常相似，容易混淆。
- 記住關鍵區別："canvas" 與藝術、布料相關；"canvass" 與尋求支持、意見調查相關。
對比例句： EN: The artist will canvas the entire scene before adding details. 翻譯: 這位藝術家會先將整個場景畫在畫布上，再添加細節。
EN:Volunteers will canvass the neighborhood for support this weekend.
翻譯:志願者本週末將在社區挨家挨戶尋求支持。
總結建議
在書寫時，請根據語意仔細區分「canvas」（畫布/繪圖）與「canvass」（遊說/調查）的拼寫。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Canvas" and similar words?How to choose "Canvas" vs alternatives?
canvas vs canvass
「canvas」通常指畫布或帆布，而「canvass」作為動詞意指拉票、遊說或詳細討論。兩者發音相同但拼寫與意義不同。
canvas vs solicit
「canvas」作動詞時較少用，意指覆蓋或推銷（特定用法）；「solicit」則廣泛用於正式請求、徵求或招攬。
canvas vs survey
「canvas」作動詞時可指詳細詢問意見（如政治拉票）；「survey」則側重系統性收集數據或全面審視。
口語用法
How is "Canvas" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Canvas"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人正在進行的勸說或拉票行為時，常以進行式 "canvassing" 呈現，使描述更生動。 EN: He's out canvassing for the new community project right now. 翻譯: 他現在正在外面為那個新的社區計畫拉票。
EN:I saw them canvassing the neighborhood about the recycling scheme yesterday.
翻譯:我昨天看到他們在社區裡為回收計畫徵求意見。
語氣強調
在非正式口語中，可透過重音或語調強調 "canvas"，以凸顯積極、主動甚至略帶強硬地尋求支持或意見的意味。 EN: You really need to go out and canvas if you want people to know about your idea. 翻譯: 如果你真想讓大家知道你的點子，你真的得出去積極遊說。
EN:They didn't just post online; they actually canvassed every single house on the street.
翻譯:他們不只是在網上發文，而是真的挨家挨戶去徵詢了整條街的意見。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "canvassing" 或 "to canvas" 作為填充詞，引出一項需要努力推廣或測試的計畫或想法。 EN: So our next step... to canvas... is to get direct feedback from potential users. 翻譯: 所以我們的下一步... 去徵詢意見... 就是從潛在使用者那裡獲得直接回饋。
EN:What we should do is, you know, canvassing, to see if there's any real interest in this event.
翻譯:我們該做的是，你知道的，去探探風向，看看大家對這個活動是不是真的有興趣。
正式書寫注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將 "canvas" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。其使用應精確對應「系統性地徵求意見、尋求支持或拉票」之義，並搭配正式語境，例如 "to canvass voters' opinions" 或 "a canvassing campaign"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Canvas"?What fixed phrases with "Canvas" should I remember?
canvas for votes
canvas for [noun]
為爭取選票而進行遊說或拉票
canvas the area
canvas [noun]
在某一區域內系統性地走訪或調查
canvas opinions
canvas [plural noun]
徵求或收集意見
canvas support
canvas [noun]
尋求支持
canvas door to door
canvas [adverbial phrase]
挨家挨戶地進行遊說或調查
canvas for business
canvas for [noun]
招攬生意或客戶
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Canvas"?Which "Canvas" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I will canvas a new painting.
✓I will paint on a new canvas.
混淆名詞與動詞用法。'canvas' 作動詞時意為「遊說、拉票」，而非「在畫布上作畫」。表達繪畫行為應使用 paint、draw 等動詞，canvas 作名詞指畫布本身。
×We need to canvas more voters before the election.
✓We need to canvass more voters before the election.
拼寫錯誤。動詞「遊說、拉票」的正確拼寫是 'canvass'（雙 s）。'canvas'（單 s）通常作名詞（畫布）或形容詞（帆布的）。兩者發音相同，但拼寫與用法不同。
×He painted in the canvas.
✓He painted on the canvas.
介系詞使用錯誤。在畫布表面繪畫，應使用介系詞 'on'（在…表面上），而非 'in'（在…裡面）。
×The team will canvas to raise awareness.
✓The team will canvas the area to raise awareness.
動詞 'canvas'（遊說）通常為及物動詞，需要接一個直接受詞（如區域、選民、社區）來表達遊說的範圍或對象。
×They have been canvas the city for weeks.
✓They have been canvassing the city for weeks.
時態與分詞形式錯誤。在完成進行式（have been + V-ing）或進行式（be + V-ing）中，動詞應使用現在分詞形式 'canvassing'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Canvas"?What are tense/participle forms of "Canvas"?
canvases(3rd_singular)canvasing(present_participle)canvased(past)canvased(past_participle)