- 1. swash; surge; dash
- ♦ 海水冲击礁石, ~起高高的浪花。 Swashing against the rocks, the breakers sent up a fountain of spray.
- 2. arouse ; stimulate; excite
- ♦ ~起公愤 arouse public indignation
- ♦ ~起强烈的反抗 evoke strong opposition
- ♦ ~起了一场风波 cause a commotion
- 3. fall ill from getting wet
- ♦ 他叫雨~着了。 He caught a chill from getting wet in the rain.
- ♦ 激战