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

• Students will consolidate and develop their existing knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
  学生将会巩固和发展现有的英语语法和词汇方面的知识。
• We've made a good start; now it's time to consolidate.
  我们已经做出了一个好的起头，现在该加以巩固了。
• 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。
• We have a made a start in the succor, now it is time to consolidate.
  我们在救援中有了一个好的开端，现在应该加以巩固。
• To consolidate national defense, prevent and resist aggression.
  巩固国防，防备和抵抗侵略。
• China will unswervingly strengthen and consolidate unity and co-operation with developing countries as the basis of its diplomatic drive.
  我们要坚定不移的把加强和巩固同广大发展中国家的团结和合作，作为外交工作的立足点。
• He confirmed his desire to consolidate the friendship and cooperation with the organization.
  他表达了与本组织巩固友谊和合作的愿望。
• First, it is necessary to consolidate and develop unswervingly the public sector of the economy.
  第一，必须毫不动摇地巩固和发展公有制经济。
• We shall consolidate and deepen the exchange mechanism with the parliaments of the countries concerned.
  巩固和深化与有关国家议会的交流机制。
• 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。