1. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs

3. a manner that is serious and solemn

4. abstaining from excess

1.清醒(指未喝醉)
sobriety is the state of being sober rather than drunk.

2.严肃;持重
sobriety is serious and thoughtful behaviour.

e.g. ...the values society depends upon, such as honesty,sobriety and trust.
社会赖以维系下去的价值观，例如诚实、持重和信任

1. 清醒：苏格拉底正是从其前辈专注于存在的原因和终极根基的狂热(mania)转向了清醒(sobriety)与节制(moderation). (注一)哲学家思想的德行是狂热(mania),而其公共言谈的德行也就是说在城邦面前则应该是节制(sophrosyne).

2. 截止的,一本正经的：Sober:清醒、庄重的 |sobriety:截止的,一本正经的 | Blunder:犯大错,愚蠢之举

3. 严肃的：What about your mother? What would she like?|你母亲呢? 她喜欢什么? |sobriety.|严肃的 | - I think it's... - It's a lucky top.|- 我觉得... - 这可是幸运罩衫