揭
take off; uncover; expose; lift high; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to take off (sheet-like objects); to peel off
Used for removing sheet-like items attached to surfaces.
Please take down the poster from the wall.
He carefully peeled off the stamp from the envelope.
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This kind of wallpaper is hard to peel off and will leave marks.
The doctor helped him take off the band-aid from his hand.
The old newspaper on the wall has turned yellow and will tear if touched gently.
verb
to uncover; to lift off (covers)
Used for removing covers or obstacles that block view or access.
The chef lifted the pot lid, and the aroma immediately spread开来.
The curtain slowly rose, and the performance officially began.
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He lifted the blanket and found a box hidden underneath.
Please help me open this jar; I can't get the lid off.
After removing the plastic sheet, the fresh vegetables were revealed.
verb
to expose; to reveal; to uncover (secrets)
Used for revealing hidden truths, secrets, or misconduct.
Journalists worked hard to expose government corruption.
This documentary exposed the factory's environmental pollution problems.
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He finally summoned the courage to expose the fraud.
The investigation revealed many shocking facts.
He tried to reveal the truth but was threatened.
verb
to lift high; to raise aloft
literaryLiterary usage, often in historical or formal contexts.
The rebels raised their poles and rose up against tyranny.
The soldiers raised their flags and shouted as they charged forward bravely.
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The poem describes the heroic scene of people raising poles in rebellion.
He raised his pole and called on the people to resist oppression.
Many peasant uprisings in history began with raising poles.
noun
surname Jie
Refers to the Chinese family name Jie.
My friend's surname is Jie, which is not a very common last name.
Mr. Jie is our company's new manager.
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Do you know that girl surnamed Jie?
The surname Jie is not widely distributed in China.
Teacher Jie will teach us Chinese class tomorrow.