sober up
US /ˈsoʊbər ʌp/
UK /ˈsoʊbər ʌp/
1.
清醒, 醒酒
to become sober after drinking alcohol, or to make someone sober
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He needs to sober up before he drives home.
他开车回家前需要清醒过来。
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The police made him sober up at the station.
警察让他到警局清醒。
2.
清醒过来, 变得严肃
to become more serious or realistic in attitude
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The bad news made him sober up quickly.
坏消息让他很快清醒过来。
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It's time to sober up and face the facts.
是时候清醒过来面对现实了。