consolidated

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consolidated — 形容詞

  • consolidatedpositive
  • more consolidatedcomparative
  • most consolidatedsuperlative

1. Relating to financial accounts or reports that combine the results of a parent c

1.形容詞B2
釋義

綜合的

將母公司與子公司財務合計的

Relating to financial accounts or reports that combine the results of a parent company with all of its subsidiaries, presented as one unified set of numbers.

例句

The group released its consolidated financial statements for the year ending March 31st.

該集團發布了截至三月三十一日的年度綜合財務報表。

collocation: consolidated financial statements / accounts / balance sheet

According to the consolidated balance sheet, the firm's long-term debt fell by 20 percent.

根據綜合資產負債表，該公司的長期債務下降了百分之二十。

同義詞
  • combined

    simpler word but less precise in accounting contexts

  • aggregated

    more technical; suggests totals from multiple sources

反義詞
  • separate

    financial statements prepared individually per entity

用法筆記

A technical term in accounting and finance. Always placed before a noun. Typical collocates are 'financial statements,' 'accounts,' 'balance sheet,' 'income statement,' 'earnings,' and 'results.' Do not use this sense outside financial reporting contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The store had a consolidated sale on all items.
✅The store had a combined sale on all items.
💡'Consolidated' in this sense is restricted to financial reporting, not general discounts or sales events.
❌We need a consolidated view of the participants.
✅We need a combined list of the participants.
💡Using 'consolidated' outside of financial or corporate reporting can confuse readers; for general lists use 'combined' or 'unified.'

2. Used to describe several companies or organizations that have joined together to

2.形容詞B2
釋義

合併的

多個企業合為單一組織的

Used to describe several companies or organizations that have joined together to operate as a single larger unit, especially through a merger or acquisition.

例句

The two airlines announced plans for a consolidated carrier serving over 100 Asian destinations.

兩家航空公司宣布了合併計畫，成立一家服務超過一百個亞洲航點的整合航空公司。

always before noun: consolidated carrier / group / chain

Patel Industries is now part of a consolidated group with factories in twelve countries.

Patel Industries 現在是一個合併集團的一部分，該集團在十二個國家設有工廠。

同義詞
  • merged

    more specific to companies combining legally

  • integrated

    suggests systems and operations working together

  • unified

    broader; can apply to groups, teams, or systems

反義詞
  • separate

    independent entities that have not joined together

  • independent

    each company operating on its own

用法筆記

Always placed before a noun. Typical collocates include 'company,' 'group,' 'firm,' 'chain,' 'corporation,' or 'organization.' The emphasis is on structural union rather than financial reporting.

常見錯誤

❌The two teams were consolidated after the game.
✅The two teams merged / joined forces after the game.
💡'Consolidated' for businesses suggests a formal, permanent union, not a temporary joining.
❌My books are consolidated on the top shelf.
✅My books are gathered / collected on the top shelf.
💡This sense only applies to companies or formal organizations.

3. Brought together from several separate parts into a single well-organized system

3.形容詞B2
釋義

統整的

多個部分整合為一體的

Brought together from several separate parts into a single well-organized system, document, list, or structure for easier access or use.

例句

The clinic now uses a consolidated patient record system accessible to all departments.

該診所現在使用一套統整的病歷系統，所有科室都可以連線存取。

pattern: consolidated + [system / database / file / document]

Nora created a consolidated timetable with all train departures on one page.

Nora 製作了一份統整的時刻表，所有列車出發時間都顯示在同一頁上。

同義詞
  • unified

    more general; can describe groups or systems

  • integrated

    suggests parts work smoothly together as one

  • combined

    simpler; less formal

反義詞
  • fragmented

    broken into separate pieces with no single view

  • divided

    kept apart rather than brought together

用法筆記

Often used with nouns such as 'system,' 'database,' 'list,' 'file,' 'document,' 'view,' or 'version.' Unlike sense 2 (business merger), this sense applies to information, data, or physical items rather than organizations.

常見錯誤

❌We have a consolidated team that works well together.
✅We have a unified team that works well together.
💡'Consolidated' for people sounds unnatural; use 'unified' or 'cohesive.'
❌The consolidated food was delicious.
✅The combined / mixed food was delicious.
💡'Consolidated' is not used for physical mixtures of things.

4. Having become stronger, more stable, or more firmly established, especially in t

4.形容詞C1
釋義

鞏固的

變得更強、更穩固的

Having become stronger, more stable, or more firmly established, especially in the context of power, control, reputation, or political position.

例句

After winning the election, the prime minister's control over the cabinet became more consolidated.

勝選之後，首相對內閣的控制變得更加鞏固。

collocation: consolidated + control / position / power

The firm's position in Asian markets is now consolidated after years of steady growth.

經過多年的穩定成長，該公司在亞洲市場的地位已經鞏固。

同義詞
  • strengthened

    more general; can be physical or abstract

  • reinforced

    suggests extra support added to something existing

  • entrenched

    negative or neutral; suggests something is fixed and hard to remove

反義詞
  • weakened

    the opposite of having more strength or stability

用法筆記

Commonly paired with nouns such as 'control,' 'power,' 'position,' 'status,' or 'reputation.' This sense carries a formal tone and is typical in political, corporate, or professional contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The table feels more consolidated after I fixed its leg.
✅The table feels more stable after I fixed its leg.
💡'Consolidated' describes abstract strength or structure, not physical sturdiness.
❌I feel more consolidated after a good night's sleep.
✅I feel stronger / more rested after a good night's sleep.
💡'Consolidated' is not used for personal physical or emotional states.