boomerang

• 一种弯曲的木制投掷工具，正确投掷后能飞回投掷者；也比喻伤害自己或自食其果的行为。

A curved piece of wood that, when thrown correctly, returns to the thrower; also used figuratively to describe a miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

1. Curved throwing stickB1formalaustralian

   A curved, flat piece of wood that, when thrown correctly, returns to the thrower; traditionally used by Australian Aboriginal peoples for hunting.

   回旋镖

   • He threw thew the boomerang and watched it arc back towards him.
   • The tourist bought a painted boomerang as a souvenir.
   • Learning to throw a boomerang properly takes practice.

2. Backfiring actionB2informal

   A plan or action that has the opposite effect to what was intended, harming the person who started it.

   反效果

   • His attempt to embarrass her became a boomerang when the truth came out.
   • The company's aggressive marketing strategy turned into a boomerang, damaging their reputation.
   • Any lie can often act as a boomerang, returning to hurt the liar.

   同义词backfirebacklashkickbackreboundrecoil

• 动词，指像回旋镖一样飞出去后又返回；也比喻行为、言语或事情反作用于发起者，产生意想不到的反效果。

A verb meaning to return or rebound, often unexpectedly, like a boomerang; also used figuratively for actions or situations that come back to affect the originator.

1. Return to the originB2informal

   To return to the starting point or to the person who initiated an action, often unexpectedly.

   回到原点

   • His harsh words boomeranged back on him when he realized he was wrong.
   • The plan boomeranged and ended up hurting the company instead of helping it.
   • Her criticism boomeranged when she was caught making the same mistake.

   同义词backfirebounce backcome backreboundrecoilreturn