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单词 elicit
释义 elicit
I. elicit adjective
Etymology: Latin elicitus, past participle
obsolete, of an act : proceeding from the will — contrasted with imperate
II. elic·it \ēˈlisə̇t, ə̇ˈ-, usu -ə̇d.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere, from e- + -licere (from lacere to allure) — more at delight
1.
 a. : to draw or bring out (something latent or potential)
  < 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. : to derive (as a truth or principle) by logical process : bring to view (as by reason or argument)
  < the controversy elicited one important truth >
2. : to call forth or draw out (a response or reaction) : evoke, provoke, cause
 < 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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