单词 | elicit |
释义 | elicit I. elicit obsolete, of an act II. elic·it 1. a. < elicit a flame by the friction of the word — J.G.Frazer > < elicited harmonious sounds from his instrument > < the larger gatherings may have elicited more aspects of his thought and revealed more sides of his personality — Lucien Price > b. < the controversy elicited one important truth > 2. < his question elicited only a blank stare > < best quality cauliflowers and carrots elicited keen bidding — Farmer's Weekly (South Africa) > < his antics elicited applause and laughter > < his ability to elicit support from subordinates > Synonyms: see educe |
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