monopolization
noun [ U ] (UK usually monopolisation) uk/məˌnɒp.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/məˌnɑː.pəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(BUSINESS)
垄断化
in business, complete control of something, which prevents other people or companies having any share or influence
Their nation became wealthy due to avoiding the monopolization of their economy. 他们的国家在经济上避免了垄断化，从而变得富裕。
There are worries about the potential monopolization of the domestic market. 有人担心国内市场有可能被垄断化。
See: monopolize
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- Excessive monopolization and centralization of capital can produce stagnation.
- These materials and technologies lend themselves to easy monopolization.
- These contracts allow a district to switch brands regularly to avoid monopolization of the market.
(OF CONVERSATION, ETC.)
对…的霸占/独占;对…的完全控制
control of something such as a conversation or someone's attention, for example by talking a lot or by stopping other people being involved
There are rules on the messageboard to prevent the monopolization of the discussion by a few individuals. 留言板上有规则来阻止少数人完全控制话题的讨论。
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- They discussed the leadership qualities of males and the monopolization of power by males.
- We must resist monopolization of the debate by "experts".
- the problem of monopolization of the teacher's attention by particular students