backfire
US /ˌbækˈfaɪr/
UK /ˌbækˈfaɪr/
1.
berbalik merugikan, berbalik arah
to have an unintended and unwelcome result opposite to what was intended
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His plan to surprise her backfired when she found out beforehand.
Rencananya untuk mengejutkannya berbalik merugikan ketika dia mengetahuinya sebelumnya.
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The new policy might backfire and cause more problems than it solves.
Kebijakan baru itu mungkin berbalik merugikan dan menyebabkan lebih banyak masalah daripada menyelesaikannya.
2.
meledak balik, ledakan balik
of an internal combustion engine: undergo a premature explosion in the inlet manifold or exhaust system, causing a loud noise
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The old car's engine often backfired when starting.
Mesin mobil tua itu sering meledak balik saat dihidupkan.
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You could hear the motorcycle backfire as it sped down the street.
Anda bisa mendengar sepeda motor meledak balik saat melaju kencang di jalan.
1.
ledakan balik, backfire
a premature explosion in the inlet manifold or exhaust system of an internal combustion engine
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The mechanic identified a loud backfire as the cause of the engine trouble.
Mekanik mengidentifikasi ledakan balik yang keras sebagai penyebab masalah mesin.
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The sudden backfire startled everyone on the street.
Ledakan balik yang tiba-tiba mengejutkan semua orang di jalan.