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.
他們的營銷策略失敗了,結果失去了客戶。
to not function properly due to incorrect fuel combustion
The car started to sputter because one of the cylinders was misfiring.
汽車開始喘振,因為其中一個氣缸發生故障。
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.
士兵在關鍵時刻槍械出現故障,他感到失望。