oligopoly
noun /ˌɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/
/ˌɑːlɪˈɡɑːpəli/, /ˌəʊlɪˈɡɑːpəli/
(plural oligopolies)
(business- a market in which there are only a few companies producing or selling a product or service. This can result in less competition and higher prices for customers.
寡头垄断：只有少数公司生产或销售产品或服务的市场。这样可以减少竞争并为客户带来更高的价格。 - Due to oligopolies and reduced competition, Americans pay far more for internet than the rest of the world.
由于寡头垄断和竞争的减少，美国人为互联网支付的费用远远高于世界其他国家。 - The three main companies have been operating as an oligopoly to maintain their dominance in the market.
这三家主要公司一直以寡头垄断的形式经营，以保持其在市场上的主导地位。
- Due to oligopolies and reduced competition, Americans pay far more for internet than the rest of the world.