a glass ceiling

Nghĩa

an unofficial barrier that stops people reaching top jobs

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Ví dụ

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?

Ngữ pháp

Danh từ đếm được, thường đi với the. Thường đứng sau break, break through hoặc hit.