ivory tower
US /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
UK /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
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象牙塔, 脫離實際
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.
學者們常被指責生活在象牙塔中，與日常問題脫節。
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It's easy to criticize from your ivory tower, but try to understand the real challenges people face.
從你的象牙塔裡批評很容易，但要試著理解人們面臨的真正挑戰。