Under the influence Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɪnfɫuəns
UN-dur thuh IN-floo-uhns
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɪnfluːəns
UN-duh thuh IN-floo-uhns
Definition
To be affected by alcohol or drugs, especially in a way that changes how someone behaves, thinks, or drives.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in legal or formal contexts, especially with 'driving under the influence' (DUI). Usually refers to alcohol, but can include drugs. Not used for positive influences. Never say 'under influence' without 'the.'
Spanish: bajo los efectos (de alcohol o drogas)Portuguese (BR): sob efeito (de álcool ou drogas)Portuguese (PT): sob o efeito (de álcool ou drogas)Chinese (Simplified): 受影响（主要指酒精或毒品影响）Chinese (Traditional): 受影響（主要指酒精或毒品影響）Hindi: प्रभाव में (अक्सर शराब या नशे के प्रभाव में)Arabic: تحت التأثير (عادةً الكحول أو المخدرات)Bengali: প্রভাবাধীন অবস্থায় - মাতাল অবস্থায়Russian: в состоянии опьяненияJapanese: 酒気帯びで - 薬物の影響下でVietnamese: đang chịu ảnh hưởng (rượu/bia hoặc ma túy)Korean: 취한 상태에서Turkish: etki altındaUrdu: نشے کی حالت میںIndonesian: di bawah pengaruh
Example Sentences
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
basic
It's dangerous to be under the influence at work.
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She admitted she was under the influence during the party.
basic
He didn't remember anything he said while under the influence.
natural
You could tell he was under the influence by the way he was acting.
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People make bad decisions when they're under the influence.
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