backfire
US /ˌbækˈfaɪr/
UK /ˌbækˈfaɪr/
1.
sair pela culatra, dar errado
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.
O plano dele de surpreendê-la saiu pela culatra quando ela descobriu antes.
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The new policy might backfire and cause more problems than it solves.
A nova política pode sair pela culatra e causar mais problemas do que resolve.
2.
engasgar, dar um tiro de escape
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.
O motor do carro antigo frequentemente engasgava ao ligar.
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You could hear the motorcycle backfire as it sped down the street.
Dava para ouvir a motocicleta engasgar enquanto acelerava pela rua.
1.
engasgo, tiro de escape
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.
O mecânico identificou um forte engasgo como a causa do problema no motor.
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The sudden backfire startled everyone on the street.
O súbito engasgo assustou a todos na rua.