backfire

n. 逆火、回火、放火

vi. 放逆火、預先放火、發生意外

學術名詞

• 逆火：物理學、電機工程、電子工程
• 回火：航空太空、電子工程、機械工程
• 逆弧：物理學

英文釋義

1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
2. a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
3. a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
4. a miscalculation that recoils on its maker