consolidate

英 [kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt]

美 [kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt]

v.  使加强; 使巩固; (使)结成一体，合并

过去分词：consolidated　现在分词：consolidating　过去式：consolidated　第三人称单数：consolidates　

CET6考研TOEFLIELTSGRETEM4TEM8BEC计算机

Collins.2 / BNC.6138 / COCA.7157

牛津词典

verb

• 使加强；使巩固
  to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue
  1. With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director.
     他新执导的影片巩固了他作为全国最佳导演的地位。
  2. Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.
     意大利队的第二个进球巩固了其领先的地位。
• （使）结成一体，合并
  to join things together into one; to be joined into one
  1. All the debts have been consolidated.
     所有债项均已合并。
  2. consolidated accounts
     合并账目
  3. The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.
     为提高效率，这两家公司已合并。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 加强;巩固
  If youconsolidatesomething that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
  1. The question is: will the junta consolidate its power by force?...
     问题是：军政府会通过武力巩固其政权吗？
  2. Brydon's team-mate Martin Williamson consolidated his lead in the National League when he won the latest round.
     布赖登的队友马丁·威廉森在最近一轮比赛中获胜，巩固了自己在全国联赛中的领先地位。
• VERB 合并;使联合
  Toconsolidatea number of small groups or firms means to make them into one large organization.
  1. Judge Charles Schwartz is giving the state 60 days to disband and consolidate Louisiana's four higher education boards...
     查尔斯·施瓦茨法官将给路易斯安那州60天时间来解散然后合并该州的4个高等教育委员会。
  2. IBM, which consolidated some operations last summer, has made clear that it needs to continue to streamline them.
     去年夏天合并了部分业务的IBM公司明确表示需要继续进行精简，以提高效率。

英英释义

verb

• make firm or secure
  1. consolidate one's gains
  2. consolidate one's hold on first place
• make or form into a solid or hardened mass
  1. consolidate fibers into boards
• form into a solid mass or whole
  1. The mud had consolidated overnight
• unite into one
  1. The companies consolidated
• bring together into a single whole or system
  1. The town and county schools are being consolidated

双语例句

• Consolidate meetings with other meetings.
  和其它会议进行合并。
• We would be forced to close and consolidate schools.
  我们将被迫关闭和合并学校。
• The aim of this section is to consolidate and complement the earlier discussions.
  本部分的目的是对这些早期的讨论进行整合和补充。
• All Party comrades must strive to consolidate and develop this united front.
  全党同志必须为这个统一战线的巩固和发展而奋斗。
• Brydon's team-mate Martin Williamson consolidated his lead in the National League when he won the latest round.
  布赖登的队友马丁·威廉森在最近一轮比赛中获胜，巩固了自己在全国联赛中的领先地位。
• We will consolidate and develop the broadest possible patriotic united front.
  巩固和发展最广泛的爱国统一战线。
• We will continue to consolidate and build on this position.
  我们会继续采取适当措施，巩固和强化此一优越地位。
• In international affairs we should continue to consolidate and develop the gratifying situation we have created.
  我们要在国际事务中继续巩固和扩大已经取得的大好局面。
• We hope to see you elaborate and consolidate your tradition.
  我们希望看到你们发展和巩固你们的传统。
• To consolidate national defense, prevent and resist aggression.
  巩固国防，防备和抵抗侵略。