What does sober mean?

Not drunk or affected by alcohol. Serious and sensible, or plain rather than bright. To become or make someone less drunk or more serious.

How is sober pronounced?

UK /ˈsəʊbə/, US /ˈsoʊbər/.

/ˈsəʊbə/ · /ˈsoʊbər/

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清醒的；未醉的

adj. Not drunk or affected by alcohol.

清醒的；未醉的

adj. Serious and sensible, or plain rather than bright.

严肃冷静的；素淡的

v. To become or make someone less drunk or more serious.

使清醒；醒酒

My uncle stayed sober and drove everyone home safely.

我叔叔没有喝醉，开车把大家安全送回了家。

A sober assessment of environmental risks is essential before governments approve major construction projects.

政府批准大型建设项目之前，必须冷静评估环境风险。

sober up表示醒酒；sober也可形容冷静的判断。

What does sober mean?: Not drunk or affected by alcohol. Serious and sensible, or plain rather than bright. To become or make someone less drunk or more serious.
How is sober pronounced?: UK /ˈsəʊbə/, US /ˈsoʊbər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.