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.
权威例句
1. I could elicit no response from him.
我从他那里套不出任何反应。
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。
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。
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.
5. He thought by this little trick to elicit Butler's real name.