英语词汇“backfire”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Verb my plan to throw her a surprise party backfired when she ended up thinking that everyone had forgotten her birthday

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But Pelosi’s visit had broad bipartisan support among U.S. lawmakers, some of whom have been arguing for a more robust Taiwan policy, and Beijing’s response is likely to backfire on Capitol Hill, Templeman said.

Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Our guess is that the leak is likely to backfire at the Court.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 May 2022 Try to keep things light in the workplace, because any confrontations or significant power plays are likely to backfire.

Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2021 But a heavy-handed mandate was more likely to backfire, most argued.

New York Times, 29 July 2021 If companies use it carelessly, AI efforts can backfire and cause public outcry or even legal ramifications.

Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In such cases, dermaplaning can backfire and lead to long-term effects.

Lauren Burwell, Allure, 13 Aug. 2022 Microsoft is doing its best to make Windows more secure, but sometimes security efforts can backfire.

PCMAG, 12 Aug. 2022 But when someone doesn’t develop into a star, that approach can backfire for other groups when going through fall camp.

Stephen Means, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022

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Determined to make that backfire on him, European leaders have drawn closer together since the war began and have taken the first step toward possibly making Ukraine an EU member — something Putin set out to prevent.

BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 Determined to make that backfire on him, European leaders have drawn closer together since the war began and have taken the first step toward possibly making Ukraine an E.U. member — something Mr. Putin set out to prevent.

New York Times, 20 July 2022 Dinosaur management styles such as threats, coercion and intimidation backfire.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Snakes on a Plane backfire by turning what otherwise was a pulpy little bit of counterprogramming turn into an online event that failed to drive theatrical ticket sales.

Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Yellowstone area hit with historic flooding Would prosecuting Trump over Jan. 6 backfire?

Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 16 June 2022 The Kremlin has also seen its invasion backfire geopolitically, with neighboring Finland now on the brink of NATO membership in response to Moscow's aggression.

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 12 May 2022 That cascaded into a wild tribal vote: One player tried to steal a second player’s immunity idol only to have the power play backfire because of a doublecross executed by a third player.

al, 11 May 2022 If Republicans go for it, Tuesday’s primary could be the start of another Trumpian backfire.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 11 May 2022 See More

单词	backfire
释义	backfire 1 of 2 verb back·fire ˈbak-ˌfī(-ə)r backfired; backfiring; backfires intransitive verb 1 : to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect their plans backfired 2 : to make or undergo a backfire backfire 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud noise caused by the improperly timed explosion of fuel mixture in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine 2 : a fire started to check an advancing fire by clearing an area Synonyms Verb boomerang See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb my plan to throw her a surprise party backfired when she ended up thinking that everyone had forgotten her birthday Recent Examples on the Web Verb But Pelosi’s visit had broad bipartisan support among U.S. lawmakers, some of whom have been arguing for a more robust Taiwan policy, and Beijing’s response is likely to backfire on Capitol Hill, Templeman said. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Our guess is that the leak is likely to backfire at the Court. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 May 2022 Try to keep things light in the workplace, because any confrontations or significant power plays are likely to backfire. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2021 But a heavy-handed mandate was more likely to backfire, most argued. New York Times, 29 July 2021 If companies use it carelessly, AI efforts can backfire and cause public outcry or even legal ramifications. Erin Hutchinson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In such cases, dermaplaning can backfire and lead to long-term effects. Lauren Burwell, Allure, 13 Aug. 2022 Microsoft is doing its best to make Windows more secure, but sometimes security efforts can backfire. PCMAG, 12 Aug. 2022 But when someone doesn’t develop into a star, that approach can backfire for other groups when going through fall camp. Stephen Means, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 Noun Determined to make that backfire on him, European leaders have drawn closer together since the war began and have taken the first step toward possibly making Ukraine an EU member — something Putin set out to prevent. BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2022 Determined to make that backfire on him, European leaders have drawn closer together since the war began and have taken the first step toward possibly making Ukraine an E.U. member — something Mr. Putin set out to prevent. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Dinosaur management styles such as threats, coercion and intimidation backfire. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 Snakes on a Plane backfire by turning what otherwise was a pulpy little bit of counterprogramming turn into an online event that failed to drive theatrical ticket sales. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 6 June 2022 Yellowstone area hit with historic flooding Would prosecuting Trump over Jan. 6 backfire? Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 16 June 2022 The Kremlin has also seen its invasion backfire geopolitically, with neighboring Finland now on the brink of NATO membership in response to Moscow's aggression. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 12 May 2022 That cascaded into a wild tribal vote: One player tried to steal a second player’s immunity idol only to have the power play backfire because of a doublecross executed by a third player. al, 11 May 2022 If Republicans go for it, Tuesday’s primary could be the start of another Trumpian backfire. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 11 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Verb 1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition backfire 1 of 2 verb back·fire ˈbak-ˌfīr backfired; backfiring 1 : to have a result opposite to what was planned The joke backfired. 2 : to make a loud engine noise caused by fuel igniting at the wrong time backfire 2 of 2 noun 1 : a loud engine noise caused by fuel igniting at the wrong time 2 : a fire that is set to stop the spread of a forest fire or a grass fire by burning off a strip of land ahead of it backfire 1 of 2 verb as in to collapse to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect my plan to throw her a surprise party backfired when she ended up thinking that everyone had forgotten her birthday Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance collapse flop boomerang wane struggle slip flounder flunk fold slump wash out decline Antonyms & Near Antonyms succeed flourish thrive prosper backfire 2 of 2 noun as in wildfire Synonyms & Similar Words wildfire forest fire bonfire brush fire inferno campfire arson conflagration holocaust blaze flare-up
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