c. 1400, "moderation in indulgence," from Old French sobriete "sobriety, moderation" (Modern French sobrieté) or directly from Latin sobrietatem (nominative sobrietas), from sobrius (see sober (adj.)). Meaning "steadiness, gravity" is recorded from 1540s.
双语例句
1. When women started working in offices, they opted for severity in dress in order to imply sobriety.
女性开始在办公室上班后，就会选择朴素而简洁的着装，以看上去持重冷静。
来自柯林斯例句
2. You had to get to Henry in those moments of sobriety.
你必须在亨利清醒的时刻同他打交道.
来自辞典例句
3. Through helping others, members reinforce their own sobriety and build up self - esteem .
