monopolize
US /məˈnɑː.pəl.aɪz/
UK /məˈnɒp.əl.aɪz/
动词
1.
垄断, 独占
to obtain exclusive possession or control of a trade, commodity, or service
示例:
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The company tried to monopolize the market with its new product.
该公司试图通过其新产品垄断市场。
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It's difficult for small businesses to compete when large corporations monopolize resources.
当大公司垄断资源时，小企业很难竞争。
2.
独占, 完全控制
to dominate or engross completely
示例:
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He tends to monopolize the conversation at parties.
他倾向于在派对上垄断谈话。
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Don't let one person monopolize all the attention.
不要让一个人独占所有注意力。