to consolidate
01
巩固, 合并
to combine two or more things in order to make them easier to handle or increase their efficiency
Transitive: to consolidate two or more elements
例子
The company decided to consolidate its various departments to streamline operations and improve communication.
公司决定整合其各个部门以简化运营并改善沟通。
The student decided to consolidate notes from different sources into a single study guide for the exam.
学生决定将不同来源的笔记整合成一个考试学习指南。
1.1
巩固, 合并
(of two or more things) to be combined in order to become more manageable or efficient
Intransitive
例子
After the merger, the two companies consolidated, forming a stronger and more competitive entity in the market.
合并后，两家公司整合，在市场上形成了一个更强大、更具竞争力的实体。
The scattered protests across the city gradually consolidated, culminating in a massive demonstration.
遍布全市的零星抗议活动逐渐合并，最终演变成一场大规模的示威游行。
02
巩固, 加强
to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer
Transitive: to consolidate a position of power
例子
The company worked to consolidate its market dominance by expanding into new territories.
该公司通过扩展到新领域努力巩固其市场主导地位。
The coach focused on consolidating the team's winning streak by refining their strategies.
教练专注于通过完善策略来巩固球队的连胜纪录。
03
合并, 整合
to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one
Transitive: to consolidate multiple financial accounts
例子
After reviewing their finances, the couple decided to consolidate their multiple credit card debts into a single, lower-interest loan.
在审查了他们的财务状况后，这对夫妇决定将他们的多张信用卡债务合并为一笔利率较低的贷款。
The small business owner chose to consolidate their business loans and lines of credit into a single loan.
小企业主选择将他们的商业贷款和信用额度合并为一笔贷款。
04
巩固, 统一
to bring together separate elements or components to create a unified and solid structure
Transitive: to consolidate elements or components
例子
The mason used mortar to consolidate the bricks into a sturdy wall.
泥瓦匠使用砂浆将砖块巩固成坚固的墙壁。
The sculptor consolidated clay into a solid block before shaping it into a sculpture.
雕塑家在将粘土塑造成雕塑之前，先将其巩固成一个坚实的块。
05
巩固, 统一
to come together to create a unified and solid structure
Intransitive
例子
Minerals consolidate over time to form compact layers of sedimentary rock.
矿物随着时间的推移固结，形成致密的沉积岩层。
Over time, the snowpack consolidated into a dense mass under the weight of successive snowfalls.
随着时间的推移，积雪在连续降雪的重量下固结成密集的块状。
词汇树
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consolidation
consolidative
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