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单词 ice-breaking
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Definition of ice-breaking in English:

ice-breaking

noun ˈʌɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • The action or process of breaking ice or of breaking through the ice.

adjective ˈʌɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • That breaks (through) the ice. Frequently in extended use, especially: that breaks through cold reserve or stiffness, facilitating conversation or social ease.

Origin

Early 19th century. From ice + breaking. Compare to break the ice, ice-breaker, ice-breaking
early 19th century; earliest use found in Canadian Magazine. From ice + breaking.

Definition of ice-breaking in US English:

ice-breaking

nounˈʌɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • The action or process of breaking ice or of breaking through the ice.

adjectiveˈʌɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ
  • That breaks (through) the ice. Frequently in extended use, especially: that breaks through cold reserve or stiffness, facilitating conversation or social ease.

Origin

Early 19th century. From ice + breaking. Compare to break the ice, ice-breaker, ice-breaking<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in Canadian Magazine. From ice + breaking.

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