用作动词 (v.)
sober down (v.+adv.)
(使)清醒起来,冷静下来 (cause to) become less excited
sober down
The class sobered down as the teacher came into the room.
老师走进了教室,全班就安静了下来。
Please sober down a bit; I've got some important news for you.
请冷静,我有重要消息要告诉你。
sober sb ? down
I suppose one bad crash and two near misses would sober most people down.
我想,一次撞车和两次险些相撞会使大多数人严肃起来。
You must find a way to sober the children down.
你想个办法让孩子们平静下来。
sober up (v.+adv.)
(使)醒酒,(使)清醒 (cause to) cease being drunk
sober up
The offender apologized when he sobered up.
冒犯者醒酒后道了歉。
He will sober up after a nap.
睡一会儿他就会清醒过来的。
sober sb ? up
Throw a pail of water over him, that will sober him up.
给他浇一桶水,这会使他醒过来的。
The shock will sober her up.
这次打击会使她清醒过来的。
