sobriety
UK/sә'braiiti/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
The state of being sober; abstinence from alcohol or drugs; seriousness and self-control.
清醒，戒酒；严肃，自制
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsounder, below
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briroot
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etystate, quality, condition
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Common Collocations
- 1.maintain sobriety保持清醒/戒酒状态
- 2.sobriety test酒精测试
- 3.years of sobriety戒酒年数
- 4.sobriety checkpoint酒驾检查站
Example Sentences
- 1.
After years of struggle, he celebrated five years of sobriety with his family.
- 2.
The judge was known for her sobriety and careful reasoning in court.