canvas

US /ˈkæn.vəs/
UK /ˈkæn.vəs/
"canvas" picture
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帆布, 画布

a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or cotton, used for making sails, tents, and other heavy-duty items.

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The artist stretched the canvas over a wooden frame.
艺术家将画布绷在木框上。
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They used heavy-duty canvas for the tent.
他们用厚重的帆布制作帐篷。
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ducktarpaulinsailcloth
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油画, 画布画

an oil painting on canvas

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The gallery displayed several beautiful canvases.
画廊展出了几幅美丽的油画。
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He spent years working on that large canvas.
他花了数年时间创作那幅大型油画。
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paintingartworkpicture
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背景, 舞台

the background or setting for an event or situation

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The city provided a vibrant canvas for the street artists.
这座城市为街头艺术家提供了生动的创作背景。
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His life became a canvas for his political beliefs.
他的人生变成了他政治信仰的展现平台。
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backdropsettingbackground
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拉票, 招募

to solicit votes, opinions, or support from (people)

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The volunteers went door-to-door to canvas for the local candidate.
志愿者们挨家挨户地为当地候选人拉票。
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The team decided to canvas the neighborhood for new members.
团队决定在社区招募新成员。
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solicitpollsurveycanvass