backfires

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

Translation

v.導致發動機倒退或爆炸;適得其反;槍炮向後爆發

Phrases & Collocations

backfires on someone

適得其反

backfire plan

計劃落空

backfire spectacularly

徹底失敗

backfire badly

嚴重失敗

his attempt backfires

他的嘗試適得其反

it all backfired

這一切都適得其反了

Example Sentences

his plan to cut costs backfires and leads to layoffs.

他削減成本的計劃適得其反,導致裁員。

trying to manipulate the situation backfires on her.

試圖操控局勢反而對她不利。

the prank he pulled backfires, causing more trouble.

他開的玩笑適得其反,導致更多麻煩。

his attempt to impress her backfires when he stumbles.

他試圖給她留下好印象,結果卻摔倒了,適得其反。

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

當新政策適得其反時,管理層陷入困境。

her criticism backfires and makes him more determined.

她的批評適得其反,使他更加堅定。

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

營銷策略適得其反,導致客戶流失。

his attempt to sabotage the project backfires spectacularly.

他試圖破壞項目的舉動適得其反,效果顯著。

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

她試圖矜持的做法適得其反,他失去了興趣。

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

談判策略適得其反,導致談判破裂。

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