backfire
🇺🇸
/ˌbækˈfaɪər/
🇬🇧
/ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)/
intransitive verb
R
When a plan or action has a result that is worse than expected, it backfires.
The surprise party I organized for my friend backfired when they found out before the event.
我为朋友组织的惊喜派对在他们活动前发现时适得其反。
R
When something makes a loud noise like an explosion, it backfires.
The car's engine backfired, causing everyone to jump.
汽车的引擎发生了回火，使每个人都跳了起来。
translation
事与愿违, 回火
词形变化
3rd Present
backfires
Past
backfired
Perfect
backfired
Progressive
backfiring