consolidate

动词 v. 形容词 adj.
/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/    /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/|/kənˈsɔl.ə.dæɪt/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To combine into a single unit; to group together or join. ambitransitive
    — He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.
  2. To make stronger or more solid.
    — These infamous little green men appeared during the decisive seizures or buildings and facilities, only to disappear when associated militias and local troops arrived to consolidate the gains. In this way they provided a measure of deniability—however superficial or implausible—for Moscow.⁴⁰
  3. With respect to debt, to pay off several debts with a single loan.
形容词 adj.
  1. Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated. obsolete
    — A gentleman [should learn to ride] while he is tender and the brawns and sinews of his thighs not fully consolidate.

词形变化

consolidates present,singular,third-person consolidating participle,present consolidated participle,past consolidated past more consolidate comparative most consolidate superlative

词源

词源 1
Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”). By surface analysis, con- + solid + -ate.
词源 2
Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”). By surface analysis, con- + solid + -ate.
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