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7-9

to monopolize

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

long3duan4 lǒngduàn

Meaning


Primary

to monopolize

Alternatives

monopolize, monopolizing, monopolized, monopolizes, monopoly

Mnemonic


垄断 To monopolize is to form an impassable 垄 ridge around an area of business and 断 to break off anyone who tries to get around it and take some of your business.

Usage


这个 公司 垄断 了 市场。

This company monopolized the market.

他们 垄断 了 所有 的 资源。

They monopolized all the resources.

他们 垄断 了 盐 的 市场。

They monopolized the salt market.

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