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(firearms) To fail to discharge properly. / (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence. / (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

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misfire

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Source Word

misfire

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/

Verb

of an engine broadly

(firearms) To fail to discharge properly. / (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence. / (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

Japanese Meaning

銃が正しく発射できない（発射不良となる） / エンジンが適切な順序で点火しない（点火不良となる） / 期待した結果や効果が得られない、うまく機能しない