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ivory tower
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Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
現実から離れ、実生活や実務から隔絶された状態、またはそのような考え方。学問や芸術領域で、理論や理念に偏り、実践や実体験との乖離が見られることを示す。
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(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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ivory tower
When the committee debated policy without speaking to affected residents, it sounded like proposals drafted in an ivory tower.
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When the committee debated policy without speaking to affected residents, it sounded like proposals drafted in an ivory tower.
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