misfire
US /ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/
UK /ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/
动词
1.
哑火, 不发火
of a firearm or other explosive device) fail to fire or explode properly
示例:
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The old rifle tended to misfire frequently.
那把旧步枪经常哑火。
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The bomb was supposed to explode, but it misfired.
炸弹本应爆炸，但它哑火了。
2.
失误, 适得其反
of a plan or an action) go wrong or have an unintended and unwelcome result
示例:
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Their marketing strategy seemed to misfire, leading to lower sales.
他们的营销策略似乎失误了，导致销量下降。
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His attempt to apologize misfired and only made things worse.
他道歉的尝试适得其反，反而让事情变得更糟。
名词
1.
哑火, 不发火
a failure of a firearm or other explosive device to fire or explode properly
示例:
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The hunter experienced a misfire, allowing the deer to escape.
猎人遇到了哑火，让鹿跑掉了。
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A sudden misfire from the cannon startled everyone.
大炮突然哑火，吓了所有人一跳。
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