verb · to cause waves or a storm to surge or rise

快艇在湖面上飞驰，掀起了一道长长的白浪。

verb · to set off or initiate a trend, movement, or controversy

这项新政策在社会上掀起了广泛的讨论。

verb · to lift or raise an object, such as a lid or cover

一阵狂风掀起了路边的帐篷，大家都吓了一跳。