Definitions
n. An unpleasant feeling of cold in the air or body.
寒冷；寒意
v. To make something cold, without necessarily freezing it.
冷藏；使变冷
v. To relax rather than work or worry.
放松；休息
Example
There was a chill in the air this morning.
今天早晨空气中透着一股寒意。
Food businesses should chill perishable products promptly to limit bacterial growth and protect public health.
食品企业应及时冷藏易腐产品，以抑制细菌繁殖并保护公众健康。
Collocations
- a chill in the air
- chill the dough
- chill out
Word family
- chilly (adj.)
- chilled (adj.)
- chilling (adj.)
Usage tip
chill指冷却或冷藏，不一定冻住；chill out是口语“放松”。
FAQ
- What does chill mean?
- An unpleasant feeling of cold in the air or body. To make something cold, without necessarily freezing it. To relax rather than work or worry.
- How is chill pronounced?
- UK /tʃɪl/, US /tʃɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
