intoxicate

• 动词，指使某人醉或中毒，也指使人极度兴奋、陶醉或着迷。

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone drunk, or to excite or exhilarate someone to a high degree.

1. Fill with exhilarationB2informal

   To fill someone with excitement, happiness, or enthusiasm.

   使陶醉

   • The music intoxicated the crowd with its energy.
   • She was intoxicated by the thrill of victory.
   • The beauty of the sunset intoxicated them completely.

   同义词bewitchcaptivateelateenchantenraptureentranceexhilaratethrill

   反义词dejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Make drunkB1formal

   To cause someone to be under the influence of alcohol, resulting in loss of control.

   使醉

   • The strong wine quickly intoxicated him.
   • He was intoxicated after only two drinks.
   • The party guests became intoxicated as the night went on.

   同义词befuddlebesotfuddleinebriatestupefy

   反义词sober

3. Affect by a drug or substanceB1formalmedical

   To have a stimulating or stupefying effect on someone, typically through a chemical substance.

   使麻醉

   • The drug can intoxicate users and impair judgment.
   • Some plants contain substances that intoxicate animals.
   • He was intoxicated by the fumes from the chemical spill.

   同义词befuddledopedruginebriatestupefy