backfire

KK [ˋbæˏkfaɪr] /ˈbæˌkfaɪɹ/

動詞

  1. 1

    適得其反、事與願違、反效果

    Their plan to cut costs backfired and profits fell sharply.

    他們削減成本的計畫適得其反,利潤大幅下滑。

  2. 2

    回火、逆火指引擎

    The old truck backfired loudly as it pulled away.

    那輛老卡車開走時發出很大的回火聲。

名詞

  1. 1

    回火、逆火

    A sudden backfire from the engine startled everyone on the street.

    引擎突然的回火聲嚇到了街上所有人。

  2. 2

    迎面火、逆燒火消防

    Firefighters lit a backfire to stop the flames from spreading.

    消防員點起迎面火,阻止火勢蔓延。