a glass ceiling

意味

an unofficial barrier that stops people reaching top jobs

高い地位への昇進を阻む目に見えない壁.

例文

1. 1Many women in the firm felt there was a glass ceiling above middle management.
2. 2As the first person from her village to run a bank, Grace broke through a glass ceiling.
3. 3Leo has worked hard for years, but he keeps hitting a glass ceiling when promotions come up.
4. 4The report found a glass ceiling that kept most part-time staff out of senior roles.
5. 5Is there still a glass ceiling in your industry, or are the top jobs open to everyone?

文法

可算名詞で、よく the を付ける。多くは break、break through、hit の後に置く。