break bread

基本解釋

Just like other families, for us, Thanksgiving was a time to break bread (or pan dulce) and simply be together.
就像其他家庭一樣，對我們來說，感恩節(jié)是個共餐，純粹在一起的日子。
We come to break bread and give thanks and seek guidance, but also to rededicate ourselves to the mission of love and service that lies at the heart of all humanity.
我們來這里不僅共進圣餐、表達感恩之情并祈求指引，而且重申我們的承諾，承擔起寓于全人類心底的關(guān)愛與奉獻的使命。
Nine other celebrity items are up for grabs, including lunch with former Bush aide Karl Rove. But the opening bid for the chance to break bread with him is just $7500.
與這一晚餐機會同時開拍的還有另外9個名人拍賣項目，其中就包括小布什任內(nèi)的白宮助理卡爾·羅夫，他也將貢獻一頓午餐的時間，起價7500美元。
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Keep all these thoughts in mind for any business meeting where you break bread.
FORBES: Magazine Article
W. Botha to break bread, albeit reluctantly, with the outsider in 1982.
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