loophole

• 指法律或合同中含糊或疏漏之处，可借以规避要求或义务；也指防御墙上用于观察或射击的小孔。

A noun referring to an ambiguity or omission in a text, especially in a law or contract, that allows one to avoid a requirement or obligation; also, a small opening in a fortified wall for observation or shooting.

1. Legal or contractual ambiguityB2formallegal

   An ambiguity or omission in a law, contract, or set of rules that allows someone to avoid a requirement or obligation.

   漏洞

   • The company exploited a tax loophole to reduce its payments.
   • Lawyers often search for loopholes in contracts to benefit their clients.
   • The new legislation was designed to close a major loophole in the system.

   同义词ambiguityback doorescape hatchgaptechnicality

2. Small opening in a wallC1formal

   A narrow slit or small hole in a wall, especially in a fortress or castle, used for observation or for shooting weapons.

   射孔

   • Archers fired arrows through the loopholes in the castle walls.
   • The soldiers peered through the loophole to watch the approaching army.
   • The ancient fort had loopholes designed for defense.

   同义词apertureembrasureportslit