drunk-driving

UK/ˌdrʌŋk ˈdraɪvɪŋ/US/ˌdrʌŋk ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

释义

n.

酒后驾驶,醉驾

词源

概述

该词为复合词,由形容词 drunk 和动名词 driving 直接组合而成,字面意为“在醉酒状态下的驾驶”。20世纪随着汽车普及和交通安全意识增强,该词被法律和媒体广泛采用,专指“酒后驾车”的违法行为,逻辑明确且具警示性。

例句

He was arrested for drunk-driving after failing a breathalyzer test.

他因呼气测醉未通过而被控醉驾。

Strict laws against drunk-driving have significantly reduced traffic accidents.

针对酒后驾驶的严格法律显著降低了交通事故率。

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk-driving.

该运动旨在提高人们对酒后驾驶危险性的认识。