draw out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Meaning: To extract or elicit information

引出(信息、感情)
Extraer o sonsacar información
(情報や感情を)引き出す
정보나 감정을 끌어내다

To encourage someone to share.

鼓励某人分享。
Animar a alguien a compartir.
誰かに話してもらうよう促すこと。
상대방이 이야기를 나누도록 유도하다.
Base verb: draw
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. She drew out his feelings.
    她引出了他的感受
    Consiguió que expresara sus sentimientos
    彼女は彼の気持ちを引き出した
    그녀는 그의 감정을 끌어냈다
  2. The interviewer drew out the truth.
    采访者引出了真相
    El entrevistador sonsacó la verdad
    インタビュアーが真実を引き出した
    인터뷰어가 진실을 끌어냈다
  3. Try to draw out more details.
    试着引出更多细节
    Intenta sonsacar más detalles
    もっと詳しい話を引き出してみて
    더 자세한 이야기를 끌어내 봐

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: conversation, information

Tone: skillful

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  • Draw them out
    引出来
    Sonsácaselo
    引き出して
    이야기를 끌어내다

Origin & History

From drawing something out.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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