intoxicated

/ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkā-təd/ (ame, mw)

intoxicated — adjective

  • intoxicatedpositive
  • more intoxicatedcomparative
  • most intoxicatedsuperlative

1. unable to think clearly or move steadily because alcohol or drugs have taken eff

1.形容詞C1
釋義

unable to think clearly or move steadily because alcohol or drugs have taken effect

例句

By midnight, Tunde was too intoxicated to unlock his apartment door.

too intoxicated to + verb

The nurse said Karim was still intoxicated after mixing beer with pain pills.

intoxicated after alcohol and drugs

同義詞
  • drunk

    the usual everyday word, especially when alcohol is the cause

  • impaired

    more formal and often used when ability or judgement is reduced

  • under the influence

    set phrase common in legal or police contexts

反義詞
  • sober

    not affected by alcohol or drugs

  • clear-headed

    emphasises normal judgement and self-control

文法句型

be intoxicated

be intoxicated by alcohol or drugs

too intoxicated to + verb

用法筆記

Common in police, medical, and legal writing, and more formal than drunk. It usually describes impairment caused by alcohol or drugs, or behaviour that shows the person is impaired.

常見錯誤

❌After working all night, I felt intoxicated and needed sleep.
✅After working all night, I felt exhausted and needed sleep.
💡intoxicated means affected by alcohol or drugs, not simply very tired.

2. so filled with pleasure or excitement that you stop thinking in a calm, balanced

2.形容詞C1
釋義

so filled with pleasure or excitement that you stop thinking in a calm, balanced way

例句

Aoi felt intoxicated by the roar of the crowd after the final song.

intoxicated by + experience

For a few weeks, Jiwoo was intoxicated with the idea of moving abroad.

intoxicated with + idea

同義詞
  • elated

    suggests strong joy, often after success

  • exhilarated

    emphasises a rush of energy and excitement

  • carried away

    focuses on losing balance or self-control

反義詞
  • clear-headed

    still thinking calmly instead of being swept along

  • unmoved

    shows little or no emotional excitement

文法句型

be intoxicated by success or praise

be intoxicated with love or excitement

用法筆記

Usually followed by by or with and a noun such as success, praise, power, or love. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is figurative and does not involve actual alcohol or drugs.

常見錯誤

❌I was intoxicated by the homework plan for next week.
✅I was excited about the homework plan for next week.
💡this sense is for a powerful, overwhelming feeling, not ordinary interest.