1.loopholes n. 漏洞;枪眼(loophole的复数)
They tightened the loopholes in those acts.
他们堵住了那些法案中的漏洞 。
2.dispute vt. 辩论;怀疑;阻止;抗拒 vi. 争论 n. 辩论;争吵;争端
The matter in dispute is the ownership of the house.
眼下的纠纷是这所房子的所有权问题 。
3.subsidies n.补助金,补贴,津贴(subsidy的名词复数)
They are lobbying for higher subsidies.
他们在游说议员赞成增加补助金 。