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to backfire
01
sair pela culatra, ter um efeito contrário
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
Exemplos
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
Sua tentativa de pregar uma peça no amigo saiu pela culatra quando ela virou o jogo contra ele.
The company 's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
A decisão da empresa de cortar custos saiu pela culatra inesperadamente, levando a um declínio na qualidade do produto.
02
contrafogo, acender um fogo controlado
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
Exemplos
The firefighters decided to backfire to contain the wildfire before it spread further.
Os bombeiros decidiram fazer um contrafogo para conter o incêndio florestal antes que se espalhasse mais.
In order to control the blaze, they backfired along the ridge to create a firebreak.
Para controlar o incêndio, eles realizaram um fogo de contrafogo ao longo da crista para criar um corta-fogo.
03
falhar, dar explosão
(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
Exemplos
The old car backfired when I tried to start it this morning.
O carro velho deu uma falha quando tentei ligá-lo esta manhã.
If the engine 's timing is off, it can easily backfire.
Se o tempo do motor estiver desregulado, pode facilmente dar o estouro.
Backfire
01
an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences
Exemplos
The policy turned out to be a backfire for the government.
The marketing strategy became a backfire when sales dropped instead of rising.
02
backfire, explosão no motor
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
Exemplos
The old car occasionally experienced a backfire when starting up.
O carro velho ocasionalmente experimentava um backfire ao ligar.
She heard a backfire from the exhaust after accelerating.
Ela ouviu um backfire do escapamento após acelerar.
03
the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
Firefighters used a backfire to stop the wildfire from spreading.
Controlled backfires help protect towns from advancing flames.
