Sober is an adjective with multiple meanings:
1. Not affected by alcohol; not drunk
2. Serious, sensible, and solemn
3. Subdued in color or tone
4. Free from exaggeration or speculation
The term "sober" can also be used as a verb meaning "to become sober after drinking alcohol".
Sober这个词儿可有意思了，咱们今儿个就好好唠唠：
1. 最常用的意思就是"没喝高"，指人没被酒精影响。比如说："昨儿个聚会我可sober着呢，一滴酒都没沾"
2. 形容人"正经八百"、"靠谱儿"。比如："这哥们儿平时挺sober的，办事儿特靠谱"
3. 说颜色"低调不扎眼"。像什么"这身儿sober色调的西装，倍儿显气质"
4. 表示"不吹牛、不瞎猜"。比方说："咱得sober点儿分析问题，别整那些虚头巴脑的"
当动词用的时候，意思是"醒酒"。比如："让他先sober一下再开车，安全第一"
补充个小知识：现在年轻人说"sober curious"就是指对清醒生活方式感兴趣，不喝酒也能嗨起来那种~