sobering
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/ˈsəʊbərɪŋ/
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/ˈsəʊbərɪŋ/
causing you to become more serious or thoughtful
The sobering news made everyone in the room quiet and reflective.
这则令人警醒的新闻让房间里的每个人都变得安静并深思。