e·li·cit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ ●○○ verb [transitiveT] → illicitFIND OUTto succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult 〔从某人处〕套出〔信息〕;引起〔某人的反应〕 When her knock elicited no response, she opened the door and peeped in. 敲门没有回应,她便推开门往里张望。
elicit something from somebody The test uses pictures to elicit words from the child. 这项测试用图片诱导孩子说话。
—elicitation /ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ noun [uncountableU]