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.
邻里势力强烈反对修建高铁的提议。
Word Origin1980s: acronym from not in my back yard. - The nimbies were out in force against proposals for a high-speed rail link.