We're having an ice-breaking activity on Friday - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：ice-breaking (We're having an ice-breaking activity on Friday)

We're having an ice-breaking activity on Friday 🔊

adj.

Used to describe an activity that helps people relax and start talking when they first meet.

ice-breaking 🔊

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/ˈaɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

adj.

Describes an activity designed to help people who are meeting for the first time feel more comfortable and start talking.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'ice' (frozen water) + 'breaking' (shattering); used to ease initial social tension.

💡 Mnemonic

Picture an ice cube shattering as people start laughing together.

📖 Example

At the beginning of the new semester, our teacher organized some fun ice-breaking games so we could learn each other's names. 🔊 At the beginning of the new semester, our teacher organized some fun ice-breaking games so we could learn each other's names.

🔗 Collocations

ice-breaking game – a game designed to help people get to know each other

ice-breaking activity – an activity that helps reduce awkwardness in a group

ice-breaking session – a period of time dedicated to helping participants feel comfortable

🔄 Synonyms

icebreaker (n.) – A game or activity used to relax people and encourage conversation.

introductory (adj.) – Serving as a beginning or introduction to help people get comfortable.

🌱 Derivatives

icebreaker (n.) – a game or activity used to relax people and encourage conversation

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from ships breaking ice to navigate frozen waters. Metaphorically used since the 17th century to describe easing social formality. Common in modern corporate team-building events.