nimby
noun /ˈnɪmbi/
/ˈnɪmbi/
(plural nimbies)
(disapproving, humorous)- a person who claims to be in favour of a new development or project, but objects if it is too near their home and will affect them in some way
不得在我后院论者(声称支持某个项目但却反对在自家附近施工者) - The nimbies were out in force against proposals for a high-speed rail link.
邻避对高铁连接的提议进行了有力的反对。
词源1980s: acronym from not in my back yard. - The nimbies were out in force against proposals for a high-speed rail link.