名詞 consolidation:

1. combining into a solid mass
2. the act of combining into an integral whole
   同義詞：integration
3. something that has consolidated into a compact mass

1. One by one these northern state make know their desire for consolidation with the union.
   這些北方州一個一個地公開了想與聯(lián)邦統(tǒng)一的愿望。
2. Let's collect the sap before its consolidation into a hard mass.
   讓我們在樹液堅固成團之前將之收集起來。
3. The consolidation of bones or their parts to form a single unit.
   關(guān)節(jié)強直使骨和其它部位強直并形成一體

con.sol.i.da.tion

n.（名詞）

The act or process of consolidating.
聯(lián)合：將…聯(lián)合起來的行為或過程
The state of being consolidated.
統(tǒng)一：被聯(lián)合起來的狀態(tài)
The merger of two or more commercial interests or corporations.
合并：兩個或多個商業(yè)上的利益集團或法人團體的合并