backfire

A noun referring to the backward escape of gases from a gun after firing, a loud noise from an engine's exhaust, a controlled fire set to stop an advancing wildfire, or a plan that produces an undesired result.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее обратный выброс газов из оружия после выстрела, громкий шум из выхлопной трубы двигателя, контролируемый пал для остановки приближающегося лесного пожара или план, который приводит к нежелательному результату.esSustantivo que designa un estallido o explosión hacia atrás en un arma de fuego o en el escape de un motor, un fuego controlado para detener un incendio forestal que se aproxima, o un plan que produce un resultado contrario al deseado o un fracaso.frRetour de gaz ou détonation anormale dans un moteur ou une arme à feu après un tir; feu contrôlé allumé pour arrêter un incendie de forêt, ou action qui produit un résultat inverse de celui escompté.deSubstantiv, das den Rückstoß oder das Zurückschlagen von Gasen aus einer Waffe nach dem Schuss, ein lautes Knallen aus dem Auspuff eines Motors, ein kontrolliertes Feuer zum Aufhalten eines herannahenden Waldbrandes oder einen Plan bezeichnet, der zu einem unerwünschten Ergebnis führt.ptSubstantivo que designa a retorno de gases pela culatra de uma arma após o disparo, o estampido na descarga de um motor, o fogo controlado usado para conter um incêndio florestal, ou um plano cujo resultado é contrário ao desejado.zh名词，指枪炮射击后向后喷出的气体或由此产生的声响；也指发动机排气管发出的爆响；还指为阻止林火蔓延而有意放火的对烧法；以及比喻计划产生与预期相反的不良后果。arاسم يدل على ارتداد الغازات من السلاح بعد الإطلاق، أو صوت انفجار مفاجئ في أنبوب عادم المحرك، أو حريق مضاد يُشعل عمدًا لإيقاف حريق غابات متقدم، أو خطة أو فعل ينقلب إلى نتيجة معاكسة غير مرغوبة.

1. Gun backfire C1 formal

   The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.

   • The old rifle produced a loud backfire when it was discharged.
   • A backfire from the pistol startled everyone in the shooting range.
   • The soldier checked the weapon for a possible backfire.

   ruОбратный выстрелesRetroceso de un arma de fuegofrContre-coup de bouchedeRückstoßgaseptRetorno de chamazh回火arارتداد الغاز

   Synonyme: blowbackflashback

2. Engine backfire B2 informal technical

   A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine.

   • The car's engine gave a sudden backfire as it started.
   • Motorcycles often produce a backfire when decelerating.
   • The mechanic diagnosed the backfire as a timing issue.

   ruХлопок в двигателеesRetroceso o explosión en el escapefrretour de flammedeFehlzündung im MotorptEstouro no motorzh发动机回火arفرقعة المحرك

3. Controlled fire C1 formal scientific

   A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path.

   • The firefighters set a backfire to stop the wildfire from spreading.
   • A backfire was used to protect the nearby village.
   • The crew carefully planned the backfire to ensure safety.

   ruВстречный палesQuema de contrafuegofrFeu de barragedeGegenfeuerptFogo controladozh计划烧除arحريق مضاد

4. Unintended consequence B2 informal

   A miscalculation that recoils on its maker, resulting in an undesired effect.

   • His plan to embarrass her backfired when she turned the tables.
   • The marketing campaign backfired and caused a public relations disaster.
   • Their attempt to cut costs backfired, leading to higher expenses.

   ruОбратный эффектesefecto contrariofreffet retour négatifdeEigentorptEfeito bumeranguezh反效果arالأثر المرتد

   Synonyme: backlashblowbackboomerangreboundrecoilrepercussion

• backfires plural form
• backfires' possessive plural form
• backfire's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate that a plan or action has the opposite effect of what was intended, often resulting in an undesirable outcome.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения того, что план или действие дали противоположный ожидаемому эффект, часто приводящий к нежелательному результату.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que un plan o acción produce el efecto contrario al esperado, a menudo con un resultado indeseable o perjudicial.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'un plan ou une action produit l'effet inverse de celui attendu, entraînant souvent un résultat indésirable ou un retour de flamme.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass eine Handlung oder ein Plan das Gegenteil des beabsichtigten Ergebnisses bewirkt und dadurch oft zum Nachteil des Urhebers ausschlägt.ptVerbo usado para indicar que um plano ou ação teve o efeito oposto ao esperado, muitas vezes resultando em consequência indesejada para quem o fez.zh动词，指计划或行动产生了与预期相反的效果，往往导致不利或事与愿违的结果。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى أن خطة أو فعلًا ما أعطى نتيجة معاكسة للمتوقعة، وغالبًا ما يؤدي إلى نتيجة غير مرغوب فيها أو يضر بصاحبه.

1. Adverse result B2 formal

   To have the opposite effect from what was intended, resulting in failure or harm.

   • His plan to embarrass her backfired and made him look foolish.
   • The new policy backfired, causing more problems than it solved.
   • Their attempt to discredit the witness backfired when the evidence was proven false.

   ruОбратный эффектesResultar contraproducentefrAvoir l'effet inversedeNach hinten losgehenptEfeito contráriozh适得其反arنتيجة عكسية

   Synonyme: boomerangmiscarrymisfirerebound

   Antonyme: satisfysucceedwork

2. Engine noise B2 informal technical

   To produce a loud explosive sound in an internal combustion engine due to improper fuel combustion.

   • The old truck backfired loudly as it started up.
   • The car's engine backfired, startling everyone nearby.
   • Motorcycles often backfire when the fuel mixture is too rich.

   ruХлопок в двигателеespetardeofrPétarader (moteur)deFehlzündung im MotorptEstouro no motorzh发动机回火arالطرق في المحرك

   Synonyme: bangcoughpop

3. Controlled fire C1 formal scientific

   To set a deliberate fire to stop an advancing wildfire by creating a burned area in its path.

   • Firefighters backfired to protect the town from the approaching wildfire.
   • The crew backfired along the ridge to create a firebreak.
   • They decided to backfire the area to prevent the forest fire from spreading.

   ruВстречный палesContrafuegofrContre-feudeGegenfeuerptFogo controladozh计划烧除arحريق مضاد

   Synonyme: burn out

• backfired past participle
• backfired past simple
• backfiring present participle
• backfires third person singular