elicit
[ɪ'lɪs.ɪt] formal
verb transitive
■to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction 引出，探出，诱出（尤指资讯或反应）•Have you managed to elicit a response from them yet?你设法得到他们的回覆了吗？ •The questionnaire was intended to elicit information on eating habits.该调查问卷旨在收集人们饮食习惯方面的资讯。 •They were able to elicit the support of the public.他们获得了大众的支持。 |