elicit from(v.+prep.)
从…探出,引出 draw out sth from
▲elicit sth from sb The police elicited a confession from him.警察诱他招了供。
The comedian's joke elicited applause and laughter from the audience.那位滑稽演员的笑话博得观众的掌声和笑声。
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用作及物动词
▲S+~+n./pron.
He elicited the truth at last, by question-ing all the boys in the school.他询问学校里的每一位男生,终于查出了真相。
Their appeals for funds didn't elicit much of a response.他们征集资金的呼吁并没有引起多大的反应。
I didn't elicit information by inquiring.我没有打听到消息。