solidify
UK/sә'lidifai/US
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Definitions
v.
To make or become hard or solid; to change from liquid to solid.
（使）变硬，（使）凝固。
v.
To make something such as a position, relationship, or support firm and unlikely to change.
巩固，加强（地位、关系、支持等），使之稳固难变。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsolid + -ify (to make) = to turn firm. Literally, melted wax solidifies as it cools. Figuratively — and more often in modern use — you solidify a lead, a position, or a relationship: you make it firm and hard to overturn, borrowing the image of a liquid hardening into something permanent.
Root solid still carries 3 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.solidify one's position巩固地位
- 2.solidify support巩固支持
- 3.solidify a relationship巩固关系
- 4.solidify power巩固权力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The molten metal solidifies quickly once it leaves the furnace.
- 2.
The victory helped solidify her position as team leader.
- 3.
Years of working together solidified their friendship.