to drink excessively; to be habitually drunk; to cause trouble when drunk
Meanings
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to drink to excess; to engage in chronic heavy drinking
Refers to the habitual, uncontrolled act of drinking large amounts of alcohol. Often describes a problematic behavior.
He drank heavily for a long time when he was young, which greatly damaged his health.
The country has a serious alcoholism problem, and the government is taking intervention measures.
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Heavy drinking is an important factor leading to domestic violence.
verb
to cause trouble or act unruly under the influence of alcohol; to be drunk and disorderly
Focuses on the disruptive, violent, or unruly behavior that results from being drunk. Often used in contexts like "酗酒滋事".
He got drunk and caused trouble at the bar last night and was taken away by the police.
It is strictly forbidden to get drunk and cause disturbances in public places.
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The idiom 'to get drunk and cause trouble' often appears in legal and social news.