consolidation | BrE kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n, AmE kənˌsɑləˈdeɪʃ(ə)n | noun uncountable and countable ① (strengthening) 巩固 gǒnggù ▸ the consolidation of power/skills 权力/技能的巩固 ② (merging) 合并 hébìng ▸ a consolidation of Japanese banks/two political parties 几家日本银行/两个政党的合并 |