Word: 揽 (lǎn) Traditional: 攬 揽 dictionary entry lǎn to monopolize; to take into one's arms; to fasten (with a rope etc); to take on (responsibility etc) Full dictionary entry for 揽 Example sentences using 揽 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他总想把所有的权力都揽在手里。 Tā zǒng xiǎng bǎ suǒyǒu de quánlì dōu lǎn zài shǒulǐ. He always wants to hold all the power in his own hands. 她总是把责任往自己身上揽。 Tā zǒngshì bǎ zérèn wǎng zìjǐ shēnshang lǎn. She's always blaming herself. 没那金刚钻，不敢揽瓷器活儿 méi nà jīngāngzuàn, bùgǎn lǎn cíqì huór without that diamond drill, don't dare take on porcelain work