consolidate /kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/ verb consolidates; consolidated; consolidating
consolidates; consolidated; consolidating
Learner's definition of CONSOLIDATE
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: to join or combine together into one thing结成一体；合并；联合 [no object]
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[+ object] : to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure使巩固；使加强 -
The team consolidated [=strengthened] their lead with another touchdown during the fourth quarter.球队在第四节又一次达阵得分，巩固了其领先地位。
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The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position.政府希望这些措施将巩固其地位。
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Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.叛军加强了对这一地区的控制。
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/kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/ noun, plural consolidations [count, noncount]