单词 | nimby |
释义 | nimby From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishnimbynim‧by /ˈnɪmbi/ noun (plural nimbies) [countable]AGAINST/OPPOSE (not in my backyard) someone who does not want a particular activity or building near their home – used to show disapproval —nimby adjectiveFrom Longman Business Dictionarynimbynim‧by /ˈnɪmbi/ noun (plural nimbys) [countable] informal disapproving not in my backyard; someone who does not want a particular activity or building near their homeThe new supermarket is opposed by a group of local nimbies. —nimby adjectivenimby elitists who don’t like ‘ugly’ freeway structures |
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