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oligopolistic

UK //ˌɒlɪɡəˈpɒlɪstɪk//US //ˌɑːlɪɡəˈpɑːlɪstɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'oligos'(少) + 'polein'(销售),后缀 '-istic' 表示形容词,19世纪后期进入经济学术语。

adjective

❶ 形容少数几家公司主导市场的经济状况,这些公司通过控制价格或产量来影响整个行业,常见于航空、电信等行业。

“The airline industry is highly oligopolistic, with a few major carriers controlling most routes.”

(航空业高度寡头垄断,少数几家大型航空公司控制着大部分航线。)

“Oligopolistic markets often lead to higher prices for consumers due to limited competition.”

(寡头垄断市场由于竞争有限,往往导致消费者面临更高的价格。)

同义词:monopolistic, dominant, controlled

常见短语

oligopolistic market — 指由少数几家公司控制大部分市场份额的市场结构,这些公司通常对价格和供应有显著影响力。

“The smartphone industry is an example of an oligopolistic market dominated by a few key players.”

(智能手机行业是由少数几家关键企业主导的寡头垄断市场的例子。)