noun🔗Share맞불A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel."The firefighters used backfires to protect the town from the approaching wildfire. "소방관들은 마을을 다가오는 산불로부터 보호하기 위해 맞불을 사용했다.environmentdisasterfuelactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share역화An explosion produced either by a running internal combustion engine that occurs in the air intake or exhaust system rather than inside the combustion chamber or unburned fuel or hydrocarbons ignited somewhere in the exhaust system."The old car's backfires were so loud they startled everyone on the street. "오래된 차의 역화 소리가 너무 커서 길거리의 모든 사람들을 깜짝 놀라게 했다.technicalvehiclemachinesoundenergyfuelindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share역화A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction."The old car's backfires were so loud they startled everyone on the street. "오래된 차의 역화 소리가 너무 커서 길거리의 모든 사람을 깜짝 놀라게 했다.technicalmachineenergyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share역화An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine."The mechanic diagnosed the car's loud popping noise as backfires in the exhaust system. "정비공은 자동차의 큰 팝 소리를 배기 시스템의 역화로 진단했습니다.technicalmachinevehiclesoundenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share역화하다, 역발하다(of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel."The student's poorly aimed rocket backfired, sending the flaming fuel directly into his own face. "학생이 조준을 잘못한 로켓이 역화하여 불타는 연료가 바로 자신의 얼굴로 쏟아졌다.technicalmachineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share역화하다(of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound."The old car often backfires loudly when I try to start it in the cold. "오래된 차는 추운 날씨에 시동을 걸려고 하면 종종 큰 소리로 역화한다.vehiclesoundmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share역효과를 내다, 실패하다To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune."His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled."고급 자동차 수입으로 돈을 벌려는 그의 시도는 유류 가격이 세 배로 뛰면서 끔찍한 역효과를 냈다.outcomeactionnegativeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
