elicited
v. 引出,探出( elicit的过去式和过去分词 )
If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something which makes other people respond or react.
Mr Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response...
诺里斯先生说希望他的请求能够引起积极反响。
The crime elicited an outcry against illicit drugs.
那起罪行引发了打击违禁药品的呼声。
If you elicit a piece of information, you get it by asking the right questions.
Phone calls elicited no further information.
几个电话都没有打听到进一步的消息。
1. called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation;
The comedian's joke elicited applause and laughter from the audience.
那位滑稽演员的笑话博得观众的掌声和笑声.
The police elicited a confession from him.
警察诱他招了供.
His jokes elicited no smiles.
他的笑话没使人发笑.
He elicited the truth at last by questioning all the boys in the school.
他询问学校里的每一位男生,终于查出了真相.
The crime elicited an outcry against illicit drugs.
那起罪行引发了打击违禁药品的呼声。