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| /kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt/ |
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| 1 | T to make the power , position , or achievements you already have stronger or more effective so they are likely to continue 巩固；加强 |
| The president is trying to consolidate support for his proposal. 总裁正努力加强人们对他提议的支持。 |
| The company is consolidating its hold on technology. 公司正在加强对技术的掌握。 |
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| 2 | T to combine several small things, especially companies or organizations, into one large unit 合并 |
| | 2a | I to become one large unit 联合；合并 | |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| consolidation noun C/U |
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| /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃn/ |
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