monopolistic
adjective usually disapproving uk/məˌnɒp.əlˈɪs.tɪk/ us/məˌnɑː.pəlˈɪs.tɪk/
垄断的
having or trying to have complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share
She did not consider the fine a sufficient deterrent against monopolistic practices by big producers. 她认为这笔罚款不足以阻止大厂家的垄断行为。
The company is accused of monopolistic behaviour. 该公司被控从事垄断操作。
See: monopoly
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- We are very concerned that we are handing over monopolistic control of our agricultural interests.
- The company will maintain its monopolistic grip on the domestic telephone market for at least another year.
- The colonial economy in the country was highly monopolistic .