Translation

• to lift
• to raise (a lid etc)
• (of a storm) to surge
• to stir up (waves etc)
• (fig.) to trigger
• set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Synonyms

• 幂, 掀, 揭, 撩, 撩开, 擤, 褰
• 吸引, 引发, 抓住, 招引, 挑动, 诱, 诱惑

Examples

• 微风在湖面上掀起了一丝丝涟漪。
  A gentle wind made ripples on the surface of the pond.