monopoly
US /məˈnɑː.pəl.i/
UK /məˈnɒp.əl.i/
名词
1.
垄断
the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
示例:
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The company has a virtual monopoly on the market.
该公司在市场上拥有事实上的垄断。
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The government aims to break up the existing monopolies.
政府旨在打破现有的垄断。
2.
大富翁, 地产大亨
a board game in which players engage in property development to gain a monopoly and bankrupt opponents
示例:
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Let's play a game of Monopoly tonight.
今晚我们玩一局大富翁吧。
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She always wins at Monopoly.
她玩大富翁总是赢。