钻空子zuān kòngzi



钻空子
zuān kòngzi
make use of a fault in other people's work to avail oneself of loopholes; to exploit an advantage


释义 Meaning

"钻空子" 指利用空隙或者漏洞谋利，也指利用可乘之机。常用作谓语，一般为贬义。可以说"钻......的空子"。


"钻空子"refers to make use of a fault in other people's work to avail oneself of loopholes. It is often used as predicates with derogatory sense and also used as "钻......的空子".


例句 Sentences

1.他钻了法律的空子，逃过了惩罚。
Tā zuānle fǎlǜ de kòngzi ,táoguò le chéngfǎ.
He avoided punishment because he made use of a fault in Laws.


2.小心看好你的行李，别让小偷钻空子。
Xiǎoxīn kānhǎo nǐde xínglǐ, bié ràng xiǎotōu zuān kòngzi.
Take care of your luggage and do not let thieves steal it.

• punishment [´pʌniʃmənt]   n.罚，刑罚   (初中英语单词)
• exploit [´eksplɔit]   n.功绩 vt.剥削；开发   (高中英语单词)
• luggage [´lʌgidʒ]   n.行李；皮箱   (高中英语单词)
• thieves [θi:vz]   thief的复数   (英语四级单词)