垄断 (lǒng duàn) — to monopolize
Definition
To monopolize a market or industry (the standard term in economic and legal contexts). 霸占 is forcible physical occupation (land, a seat); 揽 means to take on a task or seize credit, not market control.
verb
to monopolize
Examples
- 垄断。Zhè jiā gōng sī shì tú lǒng duàn zhěng gè háng yè.This company is trying to monopolize the entire industry.
- 垄断。Tā men tōng guò jì shù yōu shì lǒng duàn le shì chǎng.They monopolized the market through their technological advantages.
- 垄断。Zhèng fǔ jìn zhǐ qǐ yè lǒng duàn jià gé.The government prohibits companies from monopolizing prices.
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