英语词汇“loophole”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Noun She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law. His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal. tried to close a loophole in the new legislation

Recent Examples on the Web

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Even with the loophole, the shortage of qualified teachers remains.

Lelah Byron And Aimee Galaszewski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The legislation only partially closes the loophole because dating partners subject to a domestic violence restraining order, as in Thomas' case, are still able to buy and maintain access to firearms.

Farnoush Amiri, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Authorities have moved to prevent such transactions in Germany, and closed the tax loophole in 2012.

Patricia Kowsmann, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The legislation only partially closes the loophole because dating partners subject to a domestic violence restraining order, as in Thomas’ case, are still able to buy and maintain access to firearms.

Farnoush Amiri, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Anti-gun violence advocates say their court defeat in Nevada underlines the weakness of a state-by-state approach to closing the ghost gun loophole.

Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2022 But, this year, city leaders looked to address the gifting loophole, as the shops operate mostly unregulated and take business from medical dispensaries.

Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 The committee, led by Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, focused on the loophole after investigating Robert Brockman, the billionaire software developer indicted in the largest tax-evasion case against an individual in US history.

Neil Weinberg And David Voreacos, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Rather than fully close the egregious loophole, the previous version of the Inflation Reduction Act would have simply increased the required three-year holding period to five years.

Morris Pearl, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

loop entry 3

First Known Use

Noun

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb

1664, in the meaning defined above

单词	loophole
释义	loophole 1 of 2 noun loop·hole ˈlüp-ˌhōl plural loopholes 1 : a means of escape especially : an ambiguity or omission in the text through which the intent of a statute, contract, or obligation may be evaded 2 a : a small opening through which small arms may be fired b : a similar opening to admit light and air or to permit observation loophole 2 of 2 verb loopholed; loopholing; loopholes transitive verb : to make loopholes in Example Sentences Noun She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law. His attorney has been hunting for a loophole that would allow him to get out of the deal. tried to close a loophole in the new legislation Recent Examples on the Web Noun Even with the loophole, the shortage of qualified teachers remains. Lelah Byron And Aimee Galaszewski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The legislation only partially closes the loophole because dating partners subject to a domestic violence restraining order, as in Thomas' case, are still able to buy and maintain access to firearms. Farnoush Amiri, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Authorities have moved to prevent such transactions in Germany, and closed the tax loophole in 2012. Patricia Kowsmann, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The legislation only partially closes the loophole because dating partners subject to a domestic violence restraining order, as in Thomas’ case, are still able to buy and maintain access to firearms. Farnoush Amiri, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2022 Anti-gun violence advocates say their court defeat in Nevada underlines the weakness of a state-by-state approach to closing the ghost gun loophole. Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2022 But, this year, city leaders looked to address the gifting loophole, as the shops operate mostly unregulated and take business from medical dispensaries. Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 The committee, led by Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden, focused on the loophole after investigating Robert Brockman, the billionaire software developer indicted in the largest tax-evasion case against an individual in US history. Neil Weinberg And David Voreacos, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 Rather than fully close the egregious loophole, the previous version of the Inflation Reduction Act would have simply increased the required three-year holding period to five years. Morris Pearl, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun loop entry 3 First Known Use Noun 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Verb 1664, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition loophole noun loop·hole ˈlüp-ˌhōl : a way of avoiding something a loophole in the law loophole noun as in rift Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rift crevice breach slit slash fissure keyhole opening chink wormhole split aperture cleft rupture orifice cranny cut crack gash tear break peephole knothole pore vent rent hole buttonhole airhole outlet notch pothole pinhole exit perforation entrance mouth puncture inlet armhole slot space intake punch pinprick Antonyms & Near Antonyms seal barrier plug patch fill filling obstacle filler obstruction stopper blockage See More
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