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to backfire
01
ritorcersi
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
Esempi
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
La strategia di aumentare le vendite alzando i prezzi ha avuto un effetto contrario quando i clienti si sono rivolti a alternative più economiche.
02
controfuoco, appiccare un fuoco controllato
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
Esempi
The strategy to backfire helped them prevent the fire from getting out of control.
La strategia del controfuoco li ha aiutati a prevenire che il fuoco sfuggisse al controllo.
03
scoppiare, fare un ritorno di fiamma
(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction
Intransitive
Esempi
I heard the car backfire as it passed by, and I thought something was wrong.
Ho sentito l'esplosione dell'auto mentre passava, e ho pensato che qualcosa non andasse.
Backfire
01
an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences
Esempi
The prank was a backfire that upset the entire office.
02
ritorno di fiamma, esplosione nel motore
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
Esempi
A backfire could indicate issues with fuel mixture or ignition timing.
Un ritorno di fiamma potrebbe indicare problemi con la miscela di carburante o la tempistica di accensione.
03
the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun
Esempi
The backfire damaged the wooden stock of the musket.
04
a fire set intentionally to burn vegetation ahead of a wildfire, creating a barrier
Esempi
The crew ignited a backfire along the ridge.
