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backfiring

/ˈbækˌfaɪərɪŋ/ /ˈbækˌfaɪrɪŋ/

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verb

Retroceder, retroceso

(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

Examples :

"The old shotgun backfired, sending sparks flying towards the surprised hunter. "

La vieja escopeta retrocedió, enviando chispas volando hacia el sorprendido cazador.

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verb

Hacer explosiones

(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.

Examples :

"The old car was backfiring loudly as it struggled to climb the hill, making a series of popping sounds. "

El coche viejo hacía explosiones ruidosamente mientras luchaba por subir la colina, produciendo una serie de chasquidos.

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verb

Resultar contraproducente, fracasar

To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

Examples :

"His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."

Su intento de ganar dinero importando coches de lujo resultó horriblemente contraproducente cuando los precios del combustible se triplicaron.

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noun

Contraproducente, efecto adverso

A failure that leads to further misfortune.

Examples :

"The company's cost-cutting measures proved to be a backfiring, leading to employee resignations and decreased productivity. "

Las medidas de reducción de costos de la empresa resultaron contraproducentes, lo que llevó a renuncias de empleados y una disminución de la productividad.

outcome disaster negative