1 the control of an industry or service by only one company; a type of goods or a service that is controlled in this way 垄断；专卖；垄断或专卖的商品或服务: The company has a monopoly on broadcasting international football. 公司享有独家转播国际足球赛的权利。

2 the complete control, possession or use of sth; something that belongs to only one person or group and is not shared 独占；独有；独占或独有的东西