monopolize

monopolize
(亦作 -ise)
verb
  1. [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。
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monopolization
noun
monopolizer
noun
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