隙
crack; spare time; loophole; rift
Meanings
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crack; crevice; slit
Refers to narrow openings between solid objects.
There is a tiny crack on the wall letting in a little light.
The smell of food wafted out through the door crack.
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Sunlight filtered through the gaps between the clouds.
He stuck his hand through the railing gap to grab something.
The gaps in the sole were full of mud.
noun
spare space; free time
Used to describe unused land or free periods of time.
There is quite a lot of unused spare land in the village that can be used to grow vegetables.
He uses his free time between work to study English.
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During the slack farming season, farmers will attend skill training courses.
We found a spare spot to set up a tent during the holiday.
He always manages to squeeze free time from his busy schedule to spend with his family.
noun
loophole; opportunity; chance
formalRefers to a vulnerable point that can be exploited, or a favorable opportunity.
This legal clause has loopholes, allowing criminals to exploit opportunities.
The police have set up a tight net, leaving the fugitive no room to exploit.
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He found a weak spot in the other party's position during negotiations and secured favorable terms.
In this game, the defensive team gave the opponent no loopholes to exploit.
He exploited loopholes in the rules to gain improper benefits for himself.
noun
rift; rift in a relationship
formalUsed to describe disagreements or estrangement between people.
This small incident created a rift between the two people.
Years of friendship developed a rift after a misunderstanding.
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The rift between the couple is no longer repairable.
A rift appeared within the team, causing the project schedule to fall behind.
After communication, the two finally resolved the rift between them.