a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
A loophole is an ambiguity in a system, such as a law or security, which can be used to circumvent or otherwise avoid the intent, implied or explicitly stated, of the system. Loopholes are searched for and used strategically in a variety of circumstances, including taxes, elections, politics, the criminal justice system, or in breaches of security.
例句与用法
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He was consistent in what he said , and there was no loophole . 他说话严密,没有漏洞。
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Through an arrow loophole he commanded a view upon the farther side . 他从一个箭洞里可以观察到那边的动静。
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There was now no loophole of escape for straggling and daring individuals . 现在已经团团合围,没有一线之路可供离散的及敢于冒险的人逃脱。
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He was misplaced, disorganized, miscalculated, overlooked everything and opened every loophole . 他用非所学,事事失算,处处出错,把一切全忽略了,造成了种种漏洞。
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This act closed a loophole that had previously allowed mergers based on acquisition of a corportation's assets as opposed to its stock . 这个法令堵塞了过去法律中的一个漏洞,即允许在获得一个公司的资产而不是股票的基础上进行合并。
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Plug up loopholes in terms of their sources and systems 从源头上的制度上堵塞漏洞
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Financial restraint , financial loophole and the economic growth 金融漏损与经济增长
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Sandy , please , you ' ve got to find a loophole Sandy ,拜托,你帮我看看有什么空子可钻
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I turned to the loophole nearest me and looked out 我走到最近的一个枪眼旁边向外看。
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A loophole in the law allowed them to escape prosecution 法律的漏洞使他可以逃过起诉。