monopoly
/məˈnɒpəli/ · /məˈnɑːpəli/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6633 in the learning path
垄断；独占
Definitions
n. complete control of a market or exclusive possession of something
垄断；独占
n. a business that exclusively supplies a product or service
垄断企业
Example
One company has a monopoly on our island's ferry services.
一家公司垄断了我们岛上的渡轮服务。
Without effective regulation, a monopoly can raise prices and leave consumers with few alternatives.
如果缺乏有效监管，垄断企业可能提高价格，让消费者几乎别无选择。
Collocations
- have a monopoly on
- break a monopoly
- state monopoly
Word family
- monopolise (v.)
- monopolist (n.)
- monopolistic (adj.)
Antonyms
- competition
Usage tip
表示对某领域的垄断，常用monopoly on。
FAQ
- What does monopoly mean?
- complete control of a market or exclusive possession of something a business that exclusively supplies a product or service
- How is monopoly pronounced?
- UK /məˈnɒpəli/, US /məˈnɑːpəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
