intoxicating

• 形容某事物令人极度兴奋、陶醉或愉悦，以至于像醉酒一样使人失去理智或神志不清。

Describes something that is so exciting, powerful, or pleasant that it makes you feel as if you are drunk or unable to think clearly.

1. Causing drunkennessB2formal

   Capable of making someone drunk or losing control of their faculties, typically referring to alcohol or drugs.

   令人醉的

   • The intoxicating effects of the wine were felt after just one glass.
   • He was arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
   • The bar served several types of intoxicating liquors.

   同义词alcoholichardpotentspirituousstrong

   反义词clarifyingsobering

2. Extremely exciting or exhilaratingB2formal

   Producing a feeling of great excitement, happiness, or euphoria, similar to the effect of a drug.

   令人陶醉的

   • The intoxicating rhythm of the music made everyone dance.
   • She felt an intoxicating rush of freedom as she ran through the fields.
   • The scent of jasmine was intoxicating on the warm summer night.

   同义词captivatingelectrifyingeuphoricexcitingexhilaratinginvigoratingrousingstimulatingthrilling

   反义词boringdepressingdullsobering

• 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