Examples

他是今年的高考状元，可谓独占鳌头！

He came in the first place in this year's college entrance exam. He really was the best. → 鳌头

作为主营医疗器械的公司， 他们在行业内部独占鳌头。

As a company majoring in medical equipment, they lead the industry. → 主营

独占 → 独

独占市场 → 独占

to monopoloize a conversation

(在谈话中)滔滔不绝，不给别人发言的机会；独占谈话 → monopolize

to be possessive about sth

独占某物 → possessive

to be {or} come top

独占鳌头 → top