sobering

ˈsəʊbərɪŋ

Collins 1

s. tending to make sober or more serious

a. 有节制的; 清醒的, 冷静的; 朴素的, 柔和的; 持重的
v. 使清醒(sober的ing形式); 使冷静

Collins 星级

18,738

BNC 频率

12,685

使用频率

sobering 由词根 sober（清醒的）加上后缀 -ing 组成，表示一种状态或动作。可以理解为让人清醒的状态。

例句

1. The documentary about climate change was quite sobering.

这部关于气候变化的纪录片让人感到十分震惊。

2. It was a sobering experience to see the effects of poverty in the city.

看到城市中贫困的影响是一种令人深思的经历。

3. After hearing the news, his expression turned sobering.

听到这个消息后，他的表情变得严肃起来。