to backfire
01
逆効果になる, 意図に反する結果をもたらす
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
例
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
友達をからかおうとした彼の試みは、彼女が形勢を逆転させたときに逆効果になった。
02
逆火を放つ, 制御された火を付ける
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
例
The firefighters decided to backfire to contain the wildfire before it spread further.
消防士たちは、山火事がさらに広がる前に封じ込めるために逆火を放つことを決めた。
03
バックファイアする, 不調を起こす
(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
例
The old car backfired when I tried to start it this morning.
今朝、古い車を始動させようとしたらバックファイアしました。
Backfire
01
an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences
例
The policy turned out to be a backfire for the government.
02
バックファイア, エンジン内爆発
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
例
The old car occasionally experienced a backfire when starting up.
その古い車は時々始動時にバックファイアを経験しました。
03
the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun
例
The rifle 's backfire startled everyone at the shooting range.
04
a fire set intentionally to burn vegetation ahead of a wildfire, creating a barrier
例
Firefighters used a backfire to stop the wildfire from spreading.
