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发信人: yangs (Microsea永不止息), 信区: English
标  题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年09月26日13:48:00 星期四), 站内信件


break the ice

Definition: To overcome the initial awkwardness of a new situation, particul
arly among people who don't know each other very well.

Example: 1) When I first met Sally, it took a few days to break the ice, but
 eventually we became good friends.

Etymology: Ice is cold and hard, and nothing can move in or through it. In t
his phrase, ice is a metaphor for emotion and the connections between people
. When you break the ice, you allow people to start talking and being friend
s.

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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
            And                                                                     
            The blue sky               谁能够 扬帆没有风向                                 
            Share                                                                      
            The same  color                                                                 

※ 来源:·哈工大紫丁香 bbs.hit.edu.cn·[FROM: dsp.hit.edu.cn]