consolidatecon•sol•i•date /kən'sɒlɪdeɪt/

vt

1. 使合并，使联合

• The three small banks were consolidated into one. 这三家小银行已合并为一家。

2. 巩固，加强

• consolidate one's position 巩固地位

vi

1. 合并，联合

• The two companies have consolidated. 两家公司现已合并。

2. 巩固，加强

• We have made a good start；now it's time to consolidate. 我们已经有了一个很好的开端，现在应该加以巩固了。

–consolidated adj –consolidation n C,U