verb🔗ShareRetroceder, salir mal(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel."The old cannon backfired, sending smoke and debris towards the crowd instead of the target. "El cañón viejo retrocedió, enviando humo y escombros hacia la multitud en lugar del objetivo.technicalmachineweapondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer explosión(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound."The old car coughed and backfired loudly as I tried to start it. "El coche viejo tosió e hizo explosión ruidosamente cuando intenté arrancarlo.vehicletechnologymachinesoundfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalir mal, fracasarTo fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune."His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."Su intento de ganar dinero importando coches de lujo salió horriblemente mal cuando los precios del combustible se triplicaron.outcomedisasteractioneventnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
