独揽 (dú lǎn) — to monopolize; to arrogate to oneself

Definition

A formal verb meaning to take sole control of something (power, opportunities, a market) without sharing. Unlike simple 独占, it often implies arrogating authority or a major share to oneself, and pairs especially with 大权.

verb

to monopolizeto arrogate to oneself

Examples

独揽。
Zhè jiā gōng sī dú lǎn le zhěng gè shì chǎng.
This company monopolized the entire market.
独揽，。
Tā xǐ huan dú lǎn dà quán, bù tīng bié rén de yì jiàn.
He likes to monopolize power and not listen to others' opinions.
，独揽。
Zài huì yì shàng, tā dú lǎn le suǒ yǒu fā yán jī huì.
At the meeting, he arrogated all speaking opportunities to himself.

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