词汇 | nimbyism |
释义 | nimbyism noun[ U ] disapproving(also mainly USNIMBYism)uk /ˈnɪm.bi.ɪ.zəm/ us /ˈnɪm.bi.ɪ.zəm/ the behaviour of someone who does not want something to be built or done near where they live, although it does need to be built or done somewhere: 邻避行为(居民反对某必要设施在其居住地附近的建设) Residents were accused of nimbyism when they tried to stop the new superstore development.居民们试图阻止新超市的建设,人们指责他们这是邻避行为。 Nimbyism helps explain the shortage of new housing in the Southeast.邻避行为可以解释西南新建住房短缺的原因。 See nimby Is this a fair complaint or simple nimbyism? Planning delays and nimbyism mean that fewer, not more, houses are being built. The mayor opposes the project, but rejects accusations of nimbyism directed at his city. Opposing & against active resistance ad hominem adversarial against someone's beliefs alienate alienated converse countervailing discordant go against someone intifada kick kick against something lark objector opposed opposition protest resistant sedition |
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