mo·nop·o·lize /məˈnɑpəˌlaɪz/
(vt.)獨占,壟斷
Mo·nop·o·lize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Monopolized p. pr. & vb. n. Monopolizing ] To acquire a monopoly of; to have or get the exclusive privilege or means of dealing in, or the exclusive possession of; to engross the whole of; as, to monopolize the coffee trade; to monopolize land.
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monopolize
v 1: have and control fully and exclusively; "He monopolizes the
laser printer" [syn: monopolise]
2: have or exploit a monopoly of; "OPEC wants to monopolize
oil" [syn: monopolise]