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sober

//ˈsəʊbə//
English Definition
Serious; not drunk.
中文释义
清醒的;冷静的
Example Sentence

The sober assessment of the expedition's risks convinced the team to postpone their ascent until spring.

对探险风险的冷静评估说服了团队将攀登推迟到春天。

Synonyms
serious grave solemn
Antonyms
frivolous flippant
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sober → 头脑清醒。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “sober”?

  1. A In original, unspoiled condition.
  2. B Serious; not drunk.
  3. C Individually separate and distinct.
  4. D Producing the opposite of the intended effect.
Show answer

B — Serious; not drunk.. “sober” means Serious; not drunk..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Serious; not drunk.”?

  1. A pristine
  2. B discrete
  3. C sober
  4. D counterproductive
Show answer

C — sober. “sober” means Serious; not drunk..

Common questions about “sober”

What does “sober” mean?

sober — Serious; not drunk.. In Chinese: 清醒的;冷静的.

How do you pronounce “sober”?

sober is pronounced //ˈsəʊbə//.

How is “sober” used in a sentence?

The sober assessment of the expedition's risks convinced the team to postpone their ascent until spring. (对探险风险的冷静评估说服了团队将攀登推迟到春天。)

What are synonyms for “sober”?

serious, grave, solemn — all close in meaning to sober (Serious; not drunk.).

What is the opposite of “sober”?

frivolous, flippant — each the opposite of sober (Serious; not drunk.).

Is “sober” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. sober is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “sober”?

sober → 头脑清醒。

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