glass ceilingglossary / GLASS CEILING glass ceiling. An actual or supposed upper limit of professional advancement, esp. for women, as a result of discriminatory practices. [Cases: Civil Rights 1164. C.J.S. Civil Rights §§ 35, 88.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Lisa,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与私募股权与投资基金有关的法律文件。