break the ice
1. 解词释义
Break the ice原为航海用于，表示“打破坚冰而为航行开道”，后来比喻为“开个头打破沉默或僵局或冷场”或“抛砖引玉”的意思。
2. 拓展例句
e.g. The major purpose of his trip was to break the ice, and his itinerary so far has been packed full.
他此行的主要目的是打破僵局，目前的行程已经排满。
e.g. His remark not only broke the ice, but aroused everyone's interest.
他的发言不仅打破了冷场, 而且引起了大家的兴趣。
e.g. Finally he managed to break the ice by talking about the movies.
最后，他谈论起电影来，从而打破了僵局。
e.g. The hostess broke the ice by introducing the strangers to each other.
女主人将生客作彼此介绍以打破矜持的气氛。