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backfire

C1 verb

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ nghĩa là nổ ngược

Các nghĩa

  1. nổ ngược

    Of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc., to fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

    intransitive

    I heard a car backfire.

    I think it'll backfire.

    Tom thinks the plan may backfire.

  2. nổ sớm, nổ pô

    Of a reciprocating engine, to experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.

    intransitive

  3. phản tác dụng, gậy ông đập lưng ông

    To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

    idiomatic · transitive

    His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled.

    Her plan backfired on her.

  4. đốt chặn lửa

    To set a back fire (small, controlled fire to limit spread of a larger fire).

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