sobering
US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsəʊ.bər.ɪŋ/
形容詞
令人深思的, 使人冷靜的
making you feel serious and thoughtful, often because of something unpleasant or alarming
範例:
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The news about the accident was a sobering reminder of the dangers of speeding.
關於事故的消息是一個令人深思的提醒，警示超速的危險。
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It is sobering to realize how much money we have wasted.
意識到我們浪費了多少錢，真是令人心頭一震。