monopolize verb
also British monopolise /məˈnɑːpəˌlaɪz/ monopolizes; monopolized; monopolizing
also British monopolise /məˈnɑːpəˌlaɪz/ monopolizes; monopolized; monopolizing
Learner's definition of MONOPOLIZE
[+ object]
: to take over and control (something or someone) completely垄断；独占 -
He's always monopolizing the conversation.他总是一个人滔滔不绝地讲，别人插不上话。
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The company has monopolized the market for computer operating systems.这家公司已经垄断了计算机操作系统的市场。
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The demands of the job have been monopolizing my time. [=using up all my time]这份工作占去了我的全部时间。
: to use (something) in a way that prevents others from using it独占；独自使用 — monopolist
/məˈnɑːpəlɪst/ noun, plural monopolists [count] — monopolization
also British monopolisation /məˌnɑːpələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /məˌnɒpəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]