backfire

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

back·fire [backfire backfires backfired backfiring] BrE [ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)] NAmE [ˌbækˈfaɪər] verb
1. intransitive ~ (on sb) to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results
•Unfortunately the plan backfired.
2. intransitive (of an engine or a vehicle)to make a sudden noise like an explosion
compare ↑misfire
Verb forms:

Example Bank:
•The surprise I had planned backfired on me.
•They realized that their plan had backfired.
•He had to be rescued from the water when the stunt backfired disastrously.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  boomerang, blowback, backlash, recoil