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monopolistic

UK //məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk//US //məˌnɑːpəˈlɪstɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'monos'(单一)和 'polein'(销售),后经拉丁语 'monopolium' 进入英语,加后缀 '-istic' 构成形容词。

adjective

❶ 形容具有垄断性质的,指某个企业或组织控制市场大部分份额,限制竞争的行为或状态。

“The company was accused of monopolistic practices in the tech industry.”

(该公司被指控在科技行业采取垄断行为。)

“Monopolistic markets often lead to higher prices for consumers.”

(垄断市场通常会导致消费者面临更高的价格。)

同义词:dominant, exclusive, controlling

常见短语

monopolistic competition — 垄断竞争,指市场中有多个企业,但每个企业通过产品差异化获得一定垄断权力的经济现象。

“Monopolistic competition is common in industries like restaurants and clothing.”

(垄断竞争在餐饮和服装等行业中很常见。)