consolidate
英 [kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt]
[VERB]
consolidates , consolidating , consolidated
1. [T 及物动词] 巩固
If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
双语例句
例：The question is: will the junta consolidate its power by force?
问题是，这个军政府会通过武力来巩固它的政权吗？
2. [T 及物动词] 合并
To consolidate a number of small groups or companies means to make them into one large organization.
双语例句
例：Judge Charles Schwartz is giving the state 60 days to disband and consolidate Louisiana's four higher education boards.
查尔斯·施瓦茨法官给该州60天的时间来解散并且合并路易斯安那的4个高等教育委员会。
VERB. 动词
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