Definitions
- 1. to monopolize; to seize
- 2. to take into one's arms; to embrace
- 3. to fasten (with a rope etc)
- 4. to take on (responsibility etc); to canvass
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Collocations
揽 often collocates with 责任 (responsibility) in the pattern 揽责任, meaning to take on responsibility, sometimes implying overstepping.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 揽 (lǎn) with 缆 (lǎn, cable). 揽 is a verb for taking on or embracing; 缆 is a noun for thick ropes or cables.
Example Sentences
1 shown他把所有的责任都 揽 到自己身上。
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Words Containing 揽
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to take complete charge (idiom)
to attract (customers); to drum up (trade)
to reach for the stars (idiom)
to canvas (for customers)
to monopolize
to canvas for lawsuits (idiom); to practice chicanery
to recruit talent
to enlist the services of sb
to contract for an entire project
to advertise
see 招風惹草|招风惹草[zhāo fēng rě cǎo]
to concentrate power in one's own hands
(Hong Kong) to seek mutual destruction
to assume one's post with the aspiration of bringing about peace and order to the nation (idiom)
to win the support of
to monopolize
to monopolize a market
to be in overall charge
to assume full responsibility