elicit
/ɪˈlɪsɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6358 in the learning path
引出；诱发
Definitions
v. to cause someone to give information or show a reaction
引出；诱发
Example
Her unexpected question elicited a smile from the normally quiet guide.
她出人意料的问题让平时寡言的导游露出了笑容。
Teachers can use open questions to elicit detailed responses and encourage independent thinking in the classroom.
教师可以用开放式问题引导学生详细回答，并鼓励他们在课堂上独立思考。
Collocations
- elicit a response
- elicit information
- elicit sympathy
Word family
- elicitation (n.)
Synonyms
- evoke
- draw out
Usage tip
常接response等宾语；勿与illicit（非法的）混淆。
FAQ
- What does elicit mean?
- to cause someone to give information or show a reaction
- How is elicit pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlɪsɪt/, US /ɪˈlɪsɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
