[mass noun]the state of being sober 清醒 the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety. 啤酒的高价迫使我要保持一定程度的清醒。 ■the quality of being staid or solemn 沉静;严肃
语源
late Middle English: from Old French sobriete or Latin sobrietas, from sobrius (see sober)