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backfire
UK
/ˈbækfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækfaɪr/
backfires
pl
UK
/ˈbækfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækfaɪr/
Translations
The new policy had a backfire and caused more problems than it solved.
Новая политика имела обратный эффект и вызвала больше проблем, чем решила.
The car made a loud backfire as it drove down the street.
Автомобиль издал громкий выхлоп, когда ехал по улице.
Additional translations
Definitions
There was a sharp backfire as the motorcycle sped past.
Their attempt to discredit the opposition turned into a spectacular backfire.
backfired
Past Simple
backfired
Past Participle
backfiring
ing-form
UK
/ˈbækˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækˌfaɪr/
Translations
The plan to increase sales backfired and resulted in a loss.
План по увеличению продаж имел обратный эффект и привел к убыткам.
The engine backfired loudly as we drove down the street.
Двигатель дал осечку громко, когда мы ехали по улице.
Definitions
The plan to cut costs backfired, leading to even higher expenses.
The old car backfired loudly as it struggled up the hill.
UK
/ˌbækˈfaɪə/
US
/ˌbækˈfaɪr/
Attributive use in compounds such as “backfire effect”.
Definitions
The researchers examined the backfire effect in political communication.