loophole

名词 loophole:

1. an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
2. a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons

1. Charles was charged with speeding but was acquitted because of a loophole in the law witch states that the arresting officer should have been in uniform.
   查尔斯被指控超速行驶，但后来又被宣布无罪，因为他钻了法律的空子，法律明文规定：执行任务的警察应该穿上警服。
2. A good lawyer can always find a loophole.
   精明的律师总能找到漏洞。
3. I saw her coming through a loophole.
   我通过透光孔看到她来了。

loop.hole

n.（名词）
A way of escaping a difficulty, especially an omission or ambiguity in the wording of a contract or law that provides a means of evading compliance.
漏洞：逃避困难的一个办法，尤指在合同或法律词句中的疏漏或含糊不清，提供了一种逃避遵守的方法
A small hole or slit in a wall, especially one through which small arms may be fired.
枪眼：墙上的小洞或小缝，尤指通过其可以进行小武器射击的