a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
un lieu ou une situation où l'on est déconnecté des préoccupations pratiques ou du monde réel
"Academics are often accused of living in the ivory tower."
"Les universitaires sont souvent accusés de vivre dans la tour d'ivoire."
to operate smoothly and efficiently
to be an example that others should imitate
to choose something after thinking about it
to take responsibility for doing something important
to keep an activity or process going
A pessimistic attitude or perspective