"bend the law" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 钻法律的空子
• 玩弄法律

Definition

做某事看似不违法，但实际上违背了法律本意，通常是为了个人利益。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达非正式，常带批评色彩。强调钻空子、利用法律漏洞，而非犯罪。常见搭配有“try to bend the law”、“find ways to bend the law”。与“break the law”意思不同。

Examples

Some companies try to bend the law to pay less tax.

有些公司想办法**钻法律的空子**以少交税。

He doesn't break rules, but he loves to bend the law.

他不违反规则，但喜欢**钻法律的空子**。

The lawyer found a way to bend the law and help his client.

律师找到方法**钻法律的空子**来帮助客户。

If you know the right people, you can sometimes bend the law and get special permits.

如果你认识对的人，有时可以**钻法律的空子**拿到特别许可。

Politicians sometimes bend the law to benefit their friends.

有些政客会**玩弄法律**让朋友获益。

It’s not fair when people with money can just bend the law to get what they want.

有钱人可以**钻法律的空子**就能得到想要的，这不公平。