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.
마케팅 전략이 실패하여 고객을 잃게 되었습니다.
to not function properly due to incorrect fuel combustion
The car started to sputter because one of the cylinders was misfiring.
차가 펄럭이기 시작했는데, 한 실린더가 고장났기 때문입니다.
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.
병사는 중요한 순간에 총이 고장 났을 때 실망했습니다.