nimby

🇺🇸 /ˈnɪmbi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnɪmbi/
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noun
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Someone who supports an idea in theory but opposes it when it affects their personal interests.

When the plan for a new airport was announced, many nimbys protested, fearing the noise and disruption.

当新机场计划公布时,许多反对者抗议,担心噪音和干扰。

translation

n. 邻避主义者

词形变化

Plural nimbys