canvas 与 canvass，牛津也分不清楚

☞ [2018-06-25] canvas 与 canvass，牛津也分不清楚

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circularize
Distribute a large number of letters or leaflets to (a group of people) in order to advertise something or canvas opinion.
» ‘they circularize prospective purchasers at regular intervals’

新牛津英汉双解大词典（第 1/2 版）

circularize /ˈsɜːkjʊləraɪz/
distribute a large number of letters, leaflets, or questionnaires to (a group of people) in order to advertise something or canvas opinion 给（一群人）发放大量信函（或传单、问卷）（做广告或征询意见）。

一位细心的朋友发现，上面的 canvas 应该为 canvass ，我也这么觉得。

新牛津英汉双解大词典（第 2 版）

canvass /ˈkænvəs/
ascertain (someone’s opinion) by questioning them 以询问方式探知（某人意见）：
» opinions on the merger were canvassed. 就合并事宜征求意见。

canvas 作为动词，只有一个义项。

新牛津英汉双解大词典（第 2 版）

canvas
cover with canvas 用帆布覆盖：
» the door had been canvassed over. 门被盖上帆布。

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