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backfire
UK
/ˈbækfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækfaɪr/
Translations
backfires
pl
UK
/ˈbækfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækfaɪr/
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
backfired
Past Simple
backfired
Past Participle
backfiring
Gerund
UK
/ˈbækˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈbækˌfaɪr/
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.
UK
/ˌbækˈfaɪə/
US
/ˌbækˈfaɪr/
Attributive use in compounds such as “backfire effect”.
Definitions
There was a sharp backfire as the motorcycle sped past.
Their attempt to discredit the opposition turned into a spectacular backfire.
The plan to cut costs backfired, leading to even higher expenses.
The old car backfired loudly as it struggled up the hill.
The researchers examined the backfire effect in political communication.