backfires

[US]/ˈbækˌfaɪərz/
[UK]/ˈbækˌfaɪərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.导致发动机倒退或爆炸;适得其反;枪炮向后爆发

Phrases & Collocations

backfires on someone

适得其反

backfire plan

计划落空

backfire spectacularly

彻底失败

backfire badly

严重失败

his attempt backfires

他的尝试适得其反

it all backfired

这一切都适得其反了

Example Sentences

his plan to cut costs backfires and leads to layoffs.

他削减成本的计划适得其反,导致裁员。

trying to manipulate the situation backfires on her.

试图操控局势反而对她不利。

the prank he pulled backfires, causing more trouble.

他开的玩笑适得其反,导致更多麻烦。

his attempt to impress her backfires when he stumbles.

他试图给她留下好印象,结果却摔倒了,适得其反。

when the new policy backfires, the management is in trouble.

当新政策适得其反时,管理层陷入困境。

her criticism backfires and makes him more determined.

她的批评适得其反,使他更加坚定。

the marketing strategy backfires, resulting in a loss of customers.

营销策略适得其反,导致客户流失。

his attempt to sabotage the project backfires spectacularly.

他试图破坏项目的举动适得其反,效果显著。

her attempt to play hard to get backfires, and he loses interest.

她试图矜持的做法适得其反,他失去了兴趣。

the negotiation tactics backfire, leading to a breakdown in talks.

谈判策略适得其反,导致谈判破裂。

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