1560s, "causing a sensation of cold," from chill (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "feeling coldish" is attested from 1610s; figurative use is recorded by 1841. Related: Chilliness.
雙語例句
1. On the chilly seas, Keats became feverish, continually coughing up blood.
在寒冷徹骨的海上，基茨開始發燒，不斷地咯血。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I was slightly afraid of their chilly distant politeness.