ivory tower
US /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
UK /ˈaɪvəri ˈtaʊər/
成语
象牙塔, 脱离实际
a state of privileged seclusion or separation from the facts and practicalities of the real world
示例:
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Academics are often accused of living in an ivory tower, disconnected from everyday problems.
学者们常被指责生活在象牙塔中，与日常问题脱节。
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It's easy to criticize from your ivory tower, but try to understand the real challenges people face.
从你的象牙塔里批评很容易，但要试着理解人们面临的真正挑战。