sudden chill

language: zh

definitions

  1. An abrupt and unexpected decrease in ambient temperature or a sharp, immediate sensation of coldness felt on the skin or throughout the body.
    zh: 突然的寒冷
  2. An unexpected psychological sensation of fear, dread, or unease that strikes abruptly, often caused by an ominous realization, eerie atmosphere, or unsettling news.
    zh: 突生的恐惧感

examples

  1. The sudden chill made everyone pull their jackets tighter around themselves.

    突如其来的寒意让每个人都把夹克裹得更紧。

  2. A sudden chill ran down her spine when she realized she had been followed home.

    意识到自己被人跟踪后，她脊背一阵发凉。