
consolidate
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。)
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。)