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consolidate

UK //kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt//US //kənˈsɑː.lɪ.deɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'consolidatus',由 'con-'(一起)和 'solidare'(使坚固)组成,字面意思是‘使共同坚固’。

verb

❶ 将多个部分或事物合并成一个更强大或更有效的整体,常用于商业、学习或组织管理中。

“The company plans to consolidate its three offices into one central location.”

(该公司计划将其三个办公室合并到一个中心位置。)

“She spent the weekend consolidating her notes for the exam.”

(她花了一个周末的时间整理考试笔记。)

❶ 使某物变得更坚固或稳定,通常指通过加强或加固来提升其可靠性。

“The concrete needs time to consolidate before we can build on it.”

(混凝土需要时间凝固,之后我们才能在上面施工。)

“The team worked hard to consolidate their lead in the second half.”

(球队努力在下半场巩固领先优势。)

同义词:merge, combine, strengthen, solidify, unify

常见短语

consolidate into — 将多个部分合并成一个整体,常用于描述组织、资源或信息的整合。

“The departments will consolidate into a single unit to improve efficiency.”

(这些部门将合并为一个单位以提高效率。)

consolidate power — 通过集中控制或消除对手来增强权力或影响力,常见于政治或商业领域。

“The leader took steps to consolidate power by appointing loyal allies.”

(这位领导人通过任命忠诚的盟友来巩固权力。)