[] to join things, especially businesses, together into one; to be joined into one（使）合并；（使）联合◆The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.两家公司合并以提高效率。◆consolidated companies合并公司◆a loan to help you consolidate your debts (= replace smaller debts with one big debt)帮助你合并债务的贷款（用一笔大债务代替小债务）➡unconsolidated () [] to combine the financial results of a group of companies into one set of figures综合，合并（集团内各公司的业绩账目）◆There was a rise in consolidated sales.综合销售额有所上升。◆The parent company is required to prepare a set of consolidated accounts.母公司必须编制一套合并账目。➡unconsolidated [] to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue使加强；使巩固◆The merger will consolidate the group's position in the market.合并将巩固集团在市场上的地位。 () [] to combine separate items into one load to transport them拼箱