monopolize
US /məˈnɑː.pəl.aɪz/
UK /məˈnɒp.əl.aɪz/
動詞
1.
壟斷, 獨佔
to obtain exclusive possession or control of a trade, commodity, or service
範例:
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The company tried to monopolize the market with its new product.
該公司試圖通過其新產品壟斷市場。
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It's difficult for small businesses to compete when large corporations monopolize resources.
當大公司壟斷資源時，小企業很難競爭。
2.
獨佔, 完全控制
to dominate or engross completely
範例:
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He tends to monopolize the conversation at parties.
他傾向於在派對上壟斷談話。
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Don't let one person monopolize all the attention.
不要讓一個人獨佔所有注意力。