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。
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。