consolidation [kənˌsɑlɪˈdeʃən]

例句:

• Cotton middlemen were swallowed up in a consolidation wave.
  来自WSJ
• 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。
  
• 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。
  
• 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。
  
• Some companies think it's like a debt-consolidation loan.
  来自WSJ
• How consolidation unfolds is of huge significance for the industry.
  来自THETIMES