cartel
US /kɑːrˈtel/
UK /kɑːrˈtel/
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卡特尔, 垄断联盟
an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition.
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The oil cartel agreed to cut production to boost prices.
石油卡特尔同意减产以提高价格。
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The government is investigating an alleged drug cartel.
政府正在调查一个涉嫌的贩毒集团。