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intoxication

/ɪnˌtɑksəˈkeɪʃən/

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1 · n.

the condition of being affected by alcohol or another substance

醉酒；中毒状态

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The officer suspected intoxication after speaking with the driver.
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警员与司机交谈后，怀疑司机处于醉酒状态。
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