1640s, from Latin elicitus, past participle of elicere "draw out, draw forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + -licere, comb. form of lacere "to entice, lure, deceive" (related to laqueus "noose, snare;" see lace (n.)). Related: Elicited; eliciting; elicits; elicitation.
例文
1. I could elicit no response from him.
私は彼から何の反応もしません。
2.Mr Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response.
ノリス氏は、彼の要求が積極的に反応することを望んでいると述べた。
3.When I was able to elicit only a gentle smile，I thought perhaps this was a commentary on my humor.
人を笑わせることしかできないとき、私のユーモア感覚に対する評価かもしれないと思います。
4.It was designed to elicit the bestthinking within the government.
機関の設置は、政府内で知恵を集めるためである。
5.He thought by this little trick to elicit Butler 's real name.