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elicit

🇬🇧 UK/iˈlɪsɪt/🇺🇸 US/i'lisit/
IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

v.

To draw out or provoke a response, reaction, or information from someone or something

引出,诱出;激起(反应)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
eout of, former
+
licchoose, read, gather
+
itsuffix
=elicit

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The question elicited a strong reaction from the audience.

  • 2.

    The teacher's questions elicited thoughtful responses from the students.

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