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tháp ngà

Pronunciation Northern /tʰaːp˧˥ ŋa̤ː˨˩/ Central /tʰa̰ːp˩˧ ŋaː˧˧/ Southern /tʰaːp˧˥ ŋaː˨˩/
ivory tower
Noun
ivory tower

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
ivory tower Discourse & LogicTheme

A place or situation where people are sheltered from the practical problems of real life.

vi Đừng mãi sống trong tháp ngà của mình.

en Don't just live in your ivory tower.

Parts
tháp / ngà / A compound of tháp + ngà
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OriginA compound of tháp + ngà

Similar
ivory tower
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Use
đồng tháp / kim tự tháp / đồng tháp mười / tháp dân số …
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