独占 (dú zhàn) — to monopolize
Definition
独占 (dúzhàn) means to monopolize or hog something — to be the only one who has, uses, or controls it. The 近 has the practical sense; 垄断 (lǒngduàn) is the formal/market term for economic monopoly.
verb
to monopolize
Examples
- 独占。Zhè jiā gōng sī jī hū dú zhàn le zhěng gè shì chǎng.This company has almost monopolized the entire market.
- 独占，。Tā dú zhàn le suǒ yǒu de wán jù, bú ràng bié rén wán.He monopolized all the toys and wouldn't let others play.
- ，独占。Zài tǎo lùn zhōng, tā dú zhàn le fā yán quán.In the discussion, he monopolized the right to speak.
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