elicit meaning in English
vt.
引出，探出(事实等)；诱出(回答等)。 elicit information by inquiring 打听出，问出。 elicit a laugh from somebody 逗人发笑。 elicit a reply 诱使别人回答。
Examples
- It has elicited a great deal of public feeling .
现在是舆论鼎沸。 - The inquiry elicited these facts .
调查结果发现下列这些事实。 - It was designed to elicit the best thinking within the government .
该设置是为了在政府内部集思广益。 - Yes, sir, indeed. it has elicited a great deal of public feeling .
不错，先生，真的，现在是舆论鼎沸。 - He thought by this little trick to elicit butler's real name .
他想利用这个小小的花巧办法诱出巴特勒的真姓名来。