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。