释义 |
shiveryshiv‧er‧y /ˈʃɪvəri/ adjective [not before noun] - Despite the heat of the afternoon, she felt shivery, and guessed it was delayed shock.
- I wasn't shivery any more.
- It seems he first complained of a headache and feeling shivery a couple of days ago.
- Reaction to the violence of her own feelings had left her shivery.
- The strings unfold a sequence of shivery chords, and voice and oboe briefly entwine before the singer is left in solitude.
- The surgeon prodded the shivery flesh, searching for the tumour that must be removed.
- This one was the worst so far, and it left her feeling shivery and nauseous.
person► cold used especially when you feel uncomfortable: · I’m cold – can I borrow a sweater? ► cool a little cold, especially in a way that feels comfortable: · The air-conditioning keeps everyone cool. ► freezing (cold) spoken very cold and very uncomfortable: · You look absolutely freezing! ► shivery cold and unable to stop shivering, especially because you are ill: · I felt shivery and had a headache. trembling or shaking because of cold, fear, or illness: He felt shivery and nauseous.► see thesaurus at cold |