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sober/ˈsəʊbə/ adj. & v.●adj. (soberer, soberest) 1 not under the influence of alcohol 未醉的，清醒的 2 not given to excessive drinking of alcohol 饮酒节制的，未过量饮酒的 3 moderate, well-balanced, tranquil, sedate 有节制的，适度的；平静的，稳重的 4 not fanciful or exaggerated 朴实的，不夸张的 the sober truth 未夸张的事实 5 (of a colour etc.) quiet and inconspicuous (颜色等)朴素的，素净的 ●v. tr. & intr. (often foll. by 常后跟 down, up) make or become sober or less wild, reckless, enthusiastic, visionary, etc. 使(或变得)清醒(或有节制、平静、踏实等) a sobering thought 清醒的想法 □ sober as a judge completely sober 非常冷静的，非常清醒的 □ soberingly adv.□ soberly adv.[Middle English via Old French sobre from Latin sobrius] |