1640s, from Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere "draw out, draw forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + -licere, comb. form of lacere "to entice, lure, deceive" (related to laqueus "noose, snare;" see lace (n.)). Related: Elicited; eliciting; elicits; elicitation.
实用例句
1. I could elicit no response from him.
我从他那里套不出任何反应。
来自《权威词典》
2. Mr Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response.
诺里斯先生说希望他的请求能够引起积极反响。
来自柯林斯例句
3. When I was able to elicit only a gentle smile, I thought perhaps this was a commentary on my humor.
当我只能让人微微一笑时，我觉得这可能是对我幽默感的一种评价吧。
来自柯林斯例句
4. It was designed to elicit the best thinking within the government.
机构的设置是为了在政府内部集思广益.
来自辞典例句
5. He thought by this little trick to elicit Butler's real name.
