n. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
n. exclusive control or possession of something
n. a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the board according to the throw of a die
n. 垄断, 专卖权, 独占事业
[经] 垄断, 专利品, 垄断(权)独占
1. The company has a monopoly on the production of electric cars.
这家公司在电动汽车的生产上拥有垄断地位。
2. Many people believe that a monopoly can lead to higher prices for consumers.
许多人认为垄断可能导致消费者价格上涨。
3. The government is trying to break the monopoly in the telecommunications industry.
政府正在努力打破电信行业的垄断。