sober

• 指人没有喝醉、清醒的；也形容事物、态度或颜色严肃、冷静、克制。

Describes a person who is not drunk, or a situation, attitude, or color that is serious, calm, and restrained.

1. Not intoxicatedB1formal

   Not under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

   清醒的

   • He remained sober throughout the party.
   • She insisted on staying sober to drive everyone home.
   • After the accident, he decided to stay sober for good.

   同义词abstinentclearheadeddrystraightteetotalunintoxicated

   反义词drunkhighinebriatedintoxicatedstonedtipsy

2. Serious and dignifiedB2formal

   Having a serious, solemn, and responsible character; not frivolous.

   严肃庄重

   • The judge gave a sober assessment of the case.
   • His sober demeanor made him a trusted advisor.
   • The ceremony was a sober and respectful event.

   同义词dignifiedearnestgraverestrainedsedateserioussolemnstaidsubdued

   反义词flippantfrivolousgiddylightheartedsilly

3. Dull in colorB2formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or strong color; muted.

   暗淡的

   • She wore a sober gray suit to the interview.
   • The room was decorated in sober tones of beige and brown.
   • The painting's sober palette reflected the artist's mood.

   同义词drabmutedquietrestrainedsombersubdued

   反义词brightcolorfulgarishgaudyluridvivid

4. Not playfulC1formal

   Completely lacking in humor or lightheartedness; serious.

   严肃的

   • His sober expression made everyone stop laughing.
   • The meeting had a sober tone, with no room for jokes.
   • She gave a sober warning about the risks involved.

   同义词earnestgravehumorlesssedateserioussolemnsomberstaid

   反义词humorousjoviallightheartedplayfulwitty

• 动词，指变得清醒或使某人清醒，摆脱酒精的影响；也指使人变得严肃、冷静、理智。

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making someone serious, calm, or free from the effects of alcohol.

1. Make or become soberB2formal

   To cause someone to become sober, especially after being drunk.

   醒酒

   • The cold air helped to sober him up.
   • She drank coffee to try to sober herself.
   • He needed time to sober after the party.

   同义词sober up

   反义词befuddleinebriateintoxicate

2. Become more serious or realisticB2formal

   To become more serious, realistic, or less emotional about a situation.

   变得严肃

   • The tragic news sobered everyone in the room.
   • He sobered up when he realized the consequences of his actions.
   • The financial report sobered the investors' optimism.

   同义词settle downsober upwake up

3. Recover from intoxicationB2informal

   To become sober after consuming too much alcohol.

   醒酒

   • It took him a few hours to sober up.
   • She sobered up quickly after drinking water.
   • He tried to sober up before driving home.

   同义词sober up

短语动词变体sober up