sober

US /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
UK /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/
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1.

清醒的, 没醉的

not affected by alcohol; not drunk.

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He was completely sober after the party.
派对结束后他完全清醒了。
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She drove home, feeling perfectly sober.
她开车回家，感觉非常清醒。
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clear-headedunintoxicatedabstinenttemperate
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drunkintoxicatedtipsyinebriatedwasted
2.

严肃的, 庄重的, 清醒的

serious, sensible, and solemn.

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His expression was sober as he delivered the bad news.
他宣布坏消息时表情严肃。
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The judge maintained a sober demeanor throughout the trial.
法官在整个审判过程中保持着严肃的态度。
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serioussolemngraveearnestthoughtful
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frivolouslightheartedjovialplayfulgiddy
3.

朴素的, 不鲜艳的, 素雅的

plain and not brightly colored.

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He wore a sober gray suit to the funeral.
他穿着一套朴素的灰色西装参加葬礼。
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The room was decorated in sober tones of blue and white.
房间以朴素的蓝色和白色调装饰。
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plainmutedsubdueddrabsomber
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flashygaudyvibrantbrightcolorful
1.

清醒, 醒酒

make or become sober after drinking alcohol.

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He needed time to sober up before driving.
他需要时间清醒才能开车。
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The cold shower helped him sober up quickly.
冷水澡帮助他很快清醒过来。
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dry outclear one's headcome to one's senses
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intoxicateinebriateget drunk
2.

使清醒, 使严肃

make or become more serious, sensible, or solemn.

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The news of the accident helped to sober the mood of the party.
事故的消息让派对的气氛变得严肃起来。
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His words sobered her, making her realize the gravity of the situation.
他的话让她清醒过来，让她意识到情况的严重性。
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calmsettlequietenbring down to earth
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exciteenlivencheer up
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sober up