[countable] (also oˈpinion poll) the process of questioning people who represent a larger group in order to get information about the general opinion民意测验；民意调查◆A recent poll shows that 98% of dentists would recommend the product.最近一项民意调查显示 98% 的牙医会推荐这种产品。 SYN survey ⨁to carry out / conduct / take a poll进行／作／采取民意调查 ⨁ a poll indicates / reveals / shows / suggests sth民意调查显示某事