Ivory tower 象牙塔Although Obama says that his cabinet is filled with everyday people, most of them come from Ivory Towers.The gangster brother told his wealthy brother to come out of his ivory tower.Will Hunting said that studying in an ivory tower was a waste of money since he could read those books for free in a library.Definition: It has been used to designate a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life. Etymology: The term ivory tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon.***象牙塔To a certain degree, parents all want their children to live in an ivory tower in fear that their children are too young to cope with the harshness of the society. 某种程度上,因为担心孩子无法面对社会上的不良风气,父母都愿意孩子生活在象牙塔里.Literature and art have been the ivory tower she lives in! 文学和艺术是她的象牙塔.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxGet a gripRJ told the overly politically-correct person to get a grip on how the world works."Super China" documentary will help Korean viewers get a grip on China.The nation must get a grip on its drug cartel problem.Definition: To understand how to deal with something.Etymology: It used literally to get a grip on a ladder. Therefore, to get a grip on reality is just means to get a grip on something abstract like emotions.***面对现实 了解现实 控制情绪 The big boss of the giant company finally got a grip on the situation and realized he was being sacked by his rivals. 老板终于面对现实,意识到他被他的对手们炒鱿鱼了.Get a grip, girl! You should not be crying while recording the show. 控制一下情绪,录节目时不能哭.