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monopolize

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vt.独占,垄断

难易程度:

monopolize为短语/超纲词汇

词形变化:

动词过去式:monopolized 过去分词:monopolized 现在分词:monopolizing 第三人称单数:monopolizes 名词:monopolization

词根

mono-=single,sole,alone 变化型 mon-

monopolize


/mə'nɒpəlaɪz; mə`nɑpl,aɪz/
v [Tn] have a very large share of (sth), so preventing others from sharing it; dominate 独占(某事物)的绝大部分; 垄断
*monopolize a conversation 垄断谈话
* trying to monopolize the supply of oil 企图垄断石油供应
* (fig 比喻) Don't monopolize our special guest there are others who would like to talk to her. 别把持着我们的贵宾--别人还想跟她谈话呢.

monopolize


v [T]
to have complete control over something so that other people cannot share it or take part in it
 The company has monopolized the soft drinks market.
 He monopolized the conversation all evening.
to use a lot of someone's time or attention
 Virtually all her time and energy is now monopolized by the children.
>monopolistn[C]