backfire

🇺🇸 /ˌbækˈfaɪər/ 🇬🇧 /ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)/
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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.

我為朋友組織的驚喜派對在他們活動前發現時適得其反。

R

When something makes a loud noise like an explosion, it backfires.

The car's engine backfired, causing everyone to jump.

汽車的引擎發生了回火,使每個人都跳了起來。

translation

vi. 事與願違, 回火

詞形變化

3rd Present backfires
Past backfired
Perfect backfired
Progressive backfiring