elicited
elicited — 動詞
- elicitedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- eliciteds3rd person singular
- eliciteding-ing form
- elicitededpast simple
1. to draw out information, a reaction, or an answer from someone, usually through
引出；探出
透過提問或行動引出資訊或反應
to draw out information, a reaction, or an answer from someone, usually through questioning or an action that prompts them to respond
Saira's gentle questions finally elicited the full story from the frightened child.
Saira 溫和的提問終於從受驚的孩子口中引出了完整的故事。
elicit + information + from + person
Esteban's joke about airport security elicited loud laughter from every corner of the packed theatre.
Esteban 那個關於機場安檢的笑話，引來了滿場觀眾的哄堂大笑。
elicit + reaction (laughter)
Detective Adisa spent hours trying to elicit a confession from the suspect.
Adisa 警探花了數小時試圖從嫌犯口中引出供詞。
The survey was designed to elicit honest opinions about working conditions at the factory.
這份調查的目的是引出員工對工廠工作環境的真實看法。
Folake's emotional speech at the wedding elicited tears and applause from the audience.
Folake 在婚禮上感人的演說，引來了賓客的淚水與掌聲。
- suppress
to prevent a reaction or information from emerging
文法句型
elicit + something
elicit + something + from + someone
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns like 'response', 'reaction', 'information', 'confession', 'laughter', or 'support'. The source of the thing obtained is typically introduced with 'from'.
常見錯誤
2. in teaching, to draw a fact, answer, or idea from students through guided questi
引導；啟發
教學中引導學生自己找出答案
in teaching, to draw a fact, answer, or idea from students through guided questioning, instead of stating it directly
Yuki-sensei elicited the correct formula from her students with a series of clever hints.
Yuki 老師用一連串巧妙的提示，引導學生說出了正確的公式。
elicit + knowledge + from + students
Instead of giving the answer, Ms. Anya elicited it through careful questioning.
Anya 老師沒有直接給答案，而是透過仔細的提問引導學生自己得出。
The science teacher elicits observations from the class before explaining any new concept.
自然科老師在解釋新概念之前，先引導全班同學說出他們的觀察。
Mr. Tanaka elicited an explanation of photosynthesis from Lin by asking what happens to sunlight inside a leaf.
Tanaka 老師問林陽光進入葉子後會發生什麼，引導他說出了光合作用的解釋。
Professor Emre elicited a lively debate by asking students what they thought about the case.
Emre 教授透過詢問學生對案例的看法，引出了一場熱烈的討論。
- lecture
to tell students information directly rather than drawing it from them
文法句型
elicit + something + from + students
elicit + knowledge/understanding
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively in educational and training contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (DRAW OUT): the subject is typically a teacher or trainer, and what is elicited is knowledge, understanding, or ideas rather than a spontaneous reaction.