sober

🇬🇧 UK/'sәubә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To make or become less drunk or less excited; to recover from intoxication.

使清醒,变得冷静

adj.

Not drunk or intoxicated; serious, calm, and sensible in manner.

未醉的,清醒的;严肃的,冷静的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
soberother
=sober

Common Collocations

  • 1.sober up醒酒,清醒过来
  • 2.sober reminder令人警醒的提醒
  • 3.[sober down]冷静下来
  • 4.stone-cold sober完全清醒的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He needed a strong cup of coffee to sober up before driving home.

  • 2.

    The shocking news sobered everyone in the room immediately.

  • 3.

    It took several hours for her to sober up after the party.

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