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intoxication

🇬🇧 UK/in.tɒksi'keiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The state of being drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs; great excitement or elation.

醉酒;中毒;陶醉

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
toxpoison
+
icationact, process, state
=intoxication

Common Collocations

  • 1.alcohol intoxication酒精中毒
  • 2.state of intoxication陶醉的状态

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Alcohol intoxication impaired his judgment and decision-making abilities.

  • 2.

    The crowd was in a state of intoxication from the team's unexpected victory.

  • 3.

    Intoxication with power led the dictator to commit terrible atrocities.

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