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.
实用例句
1. On the chilly seas, Keats became feverish, continually coughing up blood.
在寒冷彻骨的海上，基茨开始发烧，不断地咯血。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I was slightly afraid of their chilly distant politeness.
