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(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

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backfire

Source Word

backfire

IPA(Pronunciation)

Verb

of a gun usually of an engine

Japanese Meaning

（銃、砲、Bunsenバーナーなどで）銃口の閉塞などが原因で発射物や火炎が逆方向に放たれる現象

During the demonstration, the antique musket suddenly backfired, sending smoke and sparks toward the shooter.

実演中、古いマスケット銃が突然逆向きに発射し、煙と火花が射手に向かって飛んだ。

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Sense（3）

To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled.

backfires

（ present singular third-person ）

backfiring

（ participle present ）

backfired

（ participle past ）

backfired

（ past ）