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Stevenukd Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

IN THE STATE

- Dear Teachers,

1. They often drive in the state of drunkenness.

2. They often drive under the influence of alcohol.

- Are these the same meaning and natural?

Thanks very much to Teachers,

Stevenukd.
  

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Hi, 1. They often drive in the state of drunkenness. 2.

— Clive

  • Hi, 1.
  • They often drive in the state of drunkenness.
  • 2.
  • They often drive under the influence of alcohol.
  • - Are these the same meaning and natural?
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Hi,

1. They often drive in the state of drunkenness.

2. They often drive under the influence of alcohol.

- Are these the same meaning and natural?

#2 is natural. #1 is not. We often say simply and colloquially, 'They often drive drunk'.

Clive
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