How do you use "ice" in a sentence?

Would you like some ice in your drink? The pond was covered with a thick layer of ice. She managed to break the ice at the awkward dinner party.

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Q: What does "ice" mean?

Frozen water; a solid form of water Ice refers to water that has frozen into a solid state, typically at or below 0°C. It is commonly used for cooling drinks, preserving food, and in various winter activities. The word can also be used figuratively to describe a cold demeanour or to break social tension.

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Meaning: Frozen water; a solid form of water

冰

hielo

氷、アイス

얼음, 빙판

Ice refers to water that has frozen into a solid state, typically at or below 0°C. It is commonly used for cooling drinks, preserving food, and in various winter activities. The word can also be used figuratively to describe a cold demeanour or to break social tension.

「ice」指的是水在0°C或以下温度冻结成的固体。通常用于冷却饮料、保存食物以及各种冬季活动。这个词也可以比喻性地用来描述冷淡的态度或打破社交场合的尴尬。

«Ice» se refiere al agua que se ha congelado en estado sólido, normalmente a 0°C o menos. Se utiliza comúnmente para enfriar bebidas, conservar alimentos y en diversas actividades invernales. La palabra también puede usarse figurativamente para describir una actitud fría o para romper la tensión social.

「ice」は、水が凍って固体になったもので、通常0°C以下で形成されます。飲み物を冷やしたり、食品を保存したり、冬のさまざまな活動に使われます。また、冷たい態度を表したり、社会的な緊張を和らげる意味でも比喩的に使われます。

ice는 물이 보통 0°C 이하에서 고체 상태로 얼어붙은 것을 가리킵니다. 음료를 식히거나 음식을 보존하고 다양한 겨울 활동에 흔히 사용됩니다. 비유적으로 차가운 태도를 묘사하거나 사회적 긴장을 깨는 데에도 사용됩니다.

Examples

Would you like some ice in your drink?
您要在饮料里加冰吗？
¿Le gustaría un poco de hielo en su bebida?
飲み物に氷を入れましょうか？
음료에 얼음을 넣어 드릴까요?
The pond was covered with a thick layer of ice.
池塘覆盖着一层厚厚的冰。
El estanque estaba cubierto con una gruesa capa de hielo.
池は厚い氷で覆われていました。
연못은 두꺼운 얼음층으로 덮여 있었습니다.
She managed to break the ice at the awkward dinner party.
她成功地打破了尴尬晚宴上的僵局。
Ella logró romper el hielo en la incómoda cena.
彼女は気まずいディナーパーティーで場の雰囲気を和らげることができました。
그녀는 어색한 저녁 파티에서 분위기를 풀어줄 수 있었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'īs', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'ijs' and German 'Eis'. From a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'ice' or 'frost', possibly related to Iron (via the cold, metallic appearance).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The phrase 'break the ice' dates back to the 17th century, originally referring to ships that would break through frozen waterways to create a path for other vessels—much like how we now use it to describe easing social situations.

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