to backfire
01
역효과를 내다, 의도와 반대의 결과를 낳다
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
예시들
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
그가 친구를 놀리려는 시도는 그녀가 상황을 역전시켰을 때 역효과를 냈다.
The company 's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
회사의 비용 절감 결정이 예상치 못하게 역효과를 내어 제품 품질 저하로 이어졌다.
02
역화를 놓다, 통제된 불을 지르다
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
예시들
The firefighters decided to backfire to contain the wildfire before it spread further.
소방관들은 산불이 더 퍼지기 전에 억제하기 위해 역화를 하기로 결정했다.
In order to control the blaze, they backfired along the ridge to create a firebreak.
화재를 통제하기 위해, 그들은 능선을 따라 백파이어를 일으켜 방화선을 만들었습니다.
03
백파이어하다, 고장나다
(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
예시들
The old car backfired when I tried to start it this morning.
오늘 아침에 오래된 차를 시동 걸려고 했을 때 백파이어가 일어났다.
If the engine 's timing is off, it can easily backfire.
엔진의 타이밍이 맞지 않으면 쉽게 백파이어할 수 있습니다.
Backfire
01
an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences
예시들
The policy turned out to be a backfire for the government.
The marketing strategy became a backfire when sales dropped instead of rising.
02
백파이어, 엔진 내 폭발
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
예시들
The old car occasionally experienced a backfire when starting up.
그 낡은 차는 가끔 시동을 걸 때 백파이어를 경험했습니다.
She heard a backfire from the exhaust after accelerating.
그녀는 가속 후 배기관에서 백파이어 소리를 들었다.
03
the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun
예시들
The rifle 's backfire startled everyone at the shooting range.
Improperly loaded cartridges can cause a backfire.
04
a fire set intentionally to burn vegetation ahead of a wildfire, creating a barrier
예시들
Firefighters used a backfire to stop the wildfire from spreading.
Controlled backfires help protect towns from advancing flames.
