chilliness

• 名词，指天气或环境中适度寒冷的状态或性质，也指人的态度或气氛中缺乏热情、温暖或亲切感。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being moderately cold, or a lack of warmth, affection, or enthusiasm in manner or atmosphere.

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1. Moderate coldnessB1formal

   The quality or state of being moderately cold; a lack of warmth.

   凉爽

   • The chilliness of the morning air made her shiver.
   • He could feel the chilliness of the marble floor through his socks.
   • Despite the chilliness, they decided to go for a walk.

   同义词bitechillcoldnesscoolnesscrispnessnip

   反义词heatwarmth

2. Lack of warmth in mannerB2formal

   A lack of affection, friendliness, or enthusiasm in behavior or atmosphere.

   冷淡

   • There was a distinct chilliness in his tone when he spoke to her.
   • The chilliness of the reception made them feel unwelcome.
   • She noticed a chilliness in their relationship after the argument.

   同义词aloofnesscoldnesscoolnessdetachmentdistancefrigidityfrostinessicinessreserveunfriendliness

   反义词affectionatenesscordialityfriendlinessgenialitywarmheartednesswarmth