monopolize/monopoly

monopolize /məˈnɔpəlaiz/ vt. 垄断，独占；专卖，专营：monopolize the production of cigarettes垄断香烟生产An electric power company monopolizes the power supply in this area.一家电力公司垄断了该地区的电力供应。

 monopoly /məˈnɔpəli/ n. ［c］垄断，专卖：acquire the monopoly of the trade 获得该项贸易的垄断权；break the monopoly of commerce 打破对贸易的垄断 In many countries tobacco is a government monopoly.在许多国家，烟草是政府的专卖事业。