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consolidate
v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become more solid, secure, or strong 使某事物巩固; 加固; 加强
The time has come for the firm to consolidate after several years of rapid expansion. 公司经过几年的迅速发展之後, 该整顿一下了.
With his new play he has consolidated his position as the country´s leading dramatist. 他有了新创作的剧本, 巩固了他在国内的杰出剧作家的地位.
2 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth) (into sth) (commerce 商) (cause things to) unite or combine (into one) (使事物)联合或合并
All the debts have been consolidated. 所有债务均已合并.
The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency. 这两家公司已合并以提高效率.
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