consolidation
                                        英 [kən,sɒlɪ'deɪʃən]
美 [kən,sɑlə'deʃən]
                                        
                                            
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            1、con- "together" + solid- + -ation.
                                                            
            - consolidation (n.)
- c. 1400, from Late Latin consolidationem (nominative consolidatio), noun of action from past participle stem of consolidare "to make firm, consolidate," from com- "together" (see com-) + solidare "to make solid," from solidus (see solid).
                 - 1. But change brought about the growth and consolidation of the working class. 
- 但是变革使得工人阶级发展壮大起来。
来自柯林斯例句
 
- 2. This consolidation meant having to reduce the numerical strength of the Army. 
- 这次合并意味着不得不削减陆军的兵力。
来自柯林斯例句
 
- 3. Even if not total, the Romans' hold was sufficient for them to begin the task of consolidation. 
- 即使没有实现完全的控制,罗马人的势力也足以让他们开始着手巩固政权了。
来自柯林斯例句
 
- 4. The denser population necessitates closer consolidation both for internal and external action. 
- 住得日益稠密的居民,对内和对外都不得不更紧密地团结起来.
来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源
 
- 5. The state ensures the consolidation and growth of the state economy. 
- 国家保障国营经济的巩固和发展.
来自汉英非文学 - 中国宪法