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monopoly

释义

monopoly

noun

UK /məˈnɒpəli/

Word Forms

singular	monopoly
plural	monopolies

1
countable economicsa company that has complete control of the product or service it provides because it is the only company that provides it
It is the government’s intention to break up all monopolies.
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable complete control over something by one organization or person
  a virtual/near monopoly:
  The company has a virtual monopoly on tea sales.
  enjoy/exercise/have/hold a monopoly:
  He did not enjoy an absolute monopoly.
  Synonyms and related words
  Power, authority, influence and leadership
  leadership
  power
  authority
2
singular something that only one person or group of people has
have a monopoly on:
Celebrities don’t have a monopoly on being interesting.
Synonyms and related words
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monopoly

noun

US /məˈnɑpəli/

Word Forms

singular	monopoly
plural	monopolies

1
countable economicsa company that has complete control of the product or service it provides because it is the only company that provides it
It is the government’s intention to break up all monopolies.
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable complete control over something by one organization or person
  a virtual/near monopoly:
  The company has a virtual monopoly on tea sales.
  enjoy/exercise/have/hold a monopoly:
  He did not enjoy an absolute monopoly.
  Synonyms and related words
  Power, authority, influence and leadership
  oligopoly
  superpower
  heft
2
singular something that only one person or group of people has
have a monopoly on:
Celebrities don’t have a monopoly on being interesting.
Synonyms and related words
Categories and types
type
category
kind

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