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sobering

/ˈsoʊbərɪŋ/ American
  • adj. 发人深省的, 令人警醒的
  • v. 使清醒, 使冷静
Definition
  • adj. making you feel serious and thoughtful
  • v. to make someone become serious or thoughtful
Example
Losing the game was a sobering experience for the young team.
输掉比赛让这支年轻的队伍受到了深刻的教训。