ivory tower
US /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
UK /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
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menara gading, terasing dari realiti
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.
Ahli akademik sering dituduh hidup dalam menara gading, terputus daripada masalah harian.
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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 cuba fahami cabaran sebenar yang dihadapi orang ramai.