break the ice
打破沉默或紧张的局面
口语·社交·表示打破沉默
英文释义
to initiate or start a conversation or interaction in order to make people feel more comfortable and relaxed
例句
He told a funny joke to break the ice at the awkward party.
典故来源
源自航海，指破冰船为船只开辟航道，比喻在社交中缓解紧张气氛。