sober

1. Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

   To become or cause someone to become more calm and serious.

   （使）變得冷靜；（使）變得嚴肅

   • The somber news of the accident sobered the entire community.

     事故的沉痛消息讓整個社區都冷靜了下來。

   • The audience sobered after listening to the speech about global warming.

     聽完關於全球變暖的演講後，觀眾們都變得嚴肅起來。

   • The unfortunate incident sobered her and made her more mature.

     這起不幸的事件讓她變得冷靜，也讓她更加成熟。

state(狀態)

1. C2

   Not intoxicated or affected by alcohol.

   未醉的；清醒的

   • He remained completely sober, having not had a drop of alcohol all night.

     他整晚都沒喝一滴酒，完全保持清醒。

   • I need to stay sober to make sure I can drive safely.

     我需要保持清醒，確保我能安全駕駛。

   • After a night's sleep, she woke up completely sober in the morning.

     經過一夜的睡眠，她早上醒來完全清醒了。

manner(態度)

1. C2

   Having or showing a serious, calm and composed manner.

   嚴肅；冷靜

   • She accepted the challenge with a sober attitude after hearing the news.

     她聽到消息後以冷靜的態度接受了挑戰。

   • We should remain sober in this kind of occasion.

     在這種場合我們應該保持冷靜。

   • They handled the problem with a sober approach.

     他們以冷靜的方式處理了這個問題。

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appearance(外觀)

1. C2

   Plain and not bright in color or style; subdued.

   （衣物）樸素的；（色彩）暗淡的

   • She chose a sober black dress appropriate for the occasion.

     她選擇了一件適合這個場合的樸素黑色連衣裙。

   • The room was decorated in sober colors, creating a calming atmosphere.

     房間以暗淡的色彩裝飾，營造出平靜的氛圍。

   • He prefers to wear sober clothes, disliking flashy styles.

     他更喜歡穿樸素的衣服，不喜歡花哨的風格。

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