misfire
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/ˌmɪsˈfaɪər/
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/ˌmɪsˈfaɪə(r)/
to not work as planned
Their marketing strategy misfired and they ended up losing customers.
他们的营销策略失败了,结果失去了客户。
to not function properly due to incorrect fuel combustion
The car started to sputter because one of the cylinders was misfiring.
汽车开始喘振,因为其中一个气缸发生故障。
to fail to expel a bullet or projectile when a weapon is fired
The soldier was disappointed when his gun misfired during the critical moment.
士兵在关键时刻枪械出现故障,他感到失望。