intoxication
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/ɪnˌtɑːksɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃn/
When someone feels the effects of alcohol or drugs, making them less able to think clearly or control their actions.
The driver was arrested for causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol, leading to severe intoxication.
司机因酒后驾驶导致交通事故而被逮捕,导致严重的醉酒。