ivory tower
US /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
UK /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
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menara gading, keterasingan dari kenyataan
a state of privileged seclusion or separation from the facts and practicalities of the real world
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Academics are often accused of living in an ivory tower, disconnected from everyday problems.
Akademisi sering dituduh hidup di menara gading, terputus dari masalah sehari-hari.
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It's easy to criticize from your ivory tower, but try to understand the real challenges people face.
Mudah untuk mengkritik dari menara gading Anda, tetapi cobalah memahami tantangan nyata yang dihadapi orang-orang.