[with obj.](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 ■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。 ■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。