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drunkenness

['drʌŋkənnɪs]
  • n. 醉态;酒醉

英英释意


1. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
2. Habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
3. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess;
"drink was his downfall"