Definition
- B2
To initiate social interaction in a tense or unfamiliar situation, making others feel more comfortable and at ease.
打破僵局；使气氛变得轻松
The host told a joke to break the ice before the meeting started.
主持人在会议开始前讲了一个笑话来打破僵局。
She tried to break the awkward silence with some small talk about the weather.
她试图用一些关于天气的闲聊来打破尴尬的沉默。
During the team-building activity, they played some games to break the ice.
在团队建设活动中，他们玩了一些游戏来打破僵局。