Cómo Pronunciar "ivory tower"
expression
ˈaɪvɝi/, /ˈaɪvɹi/ /ˈtaʊɝ
EYE-vur-ee TOW-ur
ˈaɪvəɹˌi/ /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)
EYE-vuh-ree TOW-uh
Definición
An 'ivory tower' refers to a place or situation where people are separated from the real world and practical problems, often used to describe scholars or intellectuals who are disconnected from everyday concerns.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈaɪvɝi/, /ˈaɪvɹi/ /ˈtaʊɝ
Inglés Británico
ˈaɪvəɹˌi/ /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
EYE-vur-ee TOW-ur
UK
EYE-vuh-ree TOW-uh
Escucha en Contexto
Many professors are accused of living in an ivory tower.
She left her ivory tower to help people in need.
People say politicians live in an ivory tower.
It's easy to criticize when you're sitting in your ivory tower.