monopolize
/məˈnɒpəlaɪz/(亦作-ise)
verb
with obj.
1- (of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service)（组织, 集团）垄断; 对…实行专卖。
1.1
- have or take the greatest share of占有…的最大部分：
the bigger clubs monopolize the most profitable sponsorships and TV deals.
大俱乐部控制了绝大部分收益丰厚的赞助和电视转播交易。
1.2
- get or keep exclusively to oneself独占; 全部占有, 完全控制：
Sophie monopolized the guest of honour for most of the evening.
晚上大部分时间苏菲都单独拖住贵宾不放。
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