掀起 (xiān qǐ) — to lift, raise (a lid, cover, curtain, etc.); to trigger, set off (a wave of popularity, controversy, storm, etc.)
Definition
Means to lift a cover or, figuratively, to set off a trend or controversy. Synonym 掀 is the same verb; 提起 is broader, including ‘mention a topic’.
verb
to liftraise (a lid, cover, curtain, etc.)to triggerset off (a wave of popularity, controversy, storm, etc.)
Examples
- 掀起，。Tā qīng qīng de xiān qǐ le chuāng lián, kàn le kàn wài miàn.He gently lifted the curtain to look outside.
- 掀起。Zhè zhǒng xīn kē jì xiān qǐ le yì chǎng quán qiú xìng de gé mìng.This new technology triggered a global revolution.
- 掀起。Tā de fā yán xiān qǐ le guǎng fàn tǎo lùn.His speech sparked widespread discussion.
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