monopolize

动词

1. 1

   独占、占据

   He monopolized the conversation for the entire dinner.

   整顿晚餐的谈话都被他一个人独占了。

2. 2

   垄断、独占商业

   A few large firms now monopolize the country's energy market.

   目前国内的能源市场被少数几家大公司垄断。