| 释义 |
monopoly/məˈnɒp(ə)li/n. (pl. -ies) 1a the exclusive possession or control of the trade in a commodity or service 垄断；专卖 b this conferred as a privilege by the State 垄断权；专卖权；专利权 2a a commodity or service that is subject to a monopoly 垄断商品(或服务) b a company etc. that possesses a monopoly 垄断企业(公司等) 3 (foll. by 后跟 of, on) exclusive possession, control, or exercise 独有；完全控制；完全操纵 [Latin monopolium from Greek monopōlion (as MONO-, pōleō ‘sell’)] |