elicit

1. V-T If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something that makes other people respond or react. 引起 (反应)

Mr. Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response. 诺里斯先生说他希望他的要求会引起积极的回应。

2. V-T If you elicit a piece of information, you get it by asking the right questions. 探得 (信息)[正式]

My letters to her have elicited no response. 我写给她的信没有得到回应。