solidified

• 指某物变成了固体、变得坚硬或牢固；也常用于比喻意义，表示变得更强、更稳定或更坚定。

Describes something that has become solid, firm, or hard; often used metaphorically to mean made stronger or more stable.

1. Become solidB2formal

   Changed from a liquid or soft state into a firm, solid state.

   凝固的

   • The lava solidified into rock as it cooled.
   • The gelatin solidified in the refrigerator.
   • The concrete solidified overnight, forming a strong foundation.

   同义词coagulatedcongealedhardenedsetthickened

   反义词dissolvedliquefiedmeltedthawed

2. Made stronger or more stableB2formal

   Made something more certain, stable, or established.

   巩固的

   • Their friendship solidified after years of working together.
   • The treaty solidified the alliance between the two nations.
   • His reputation as a leader solidified after the successful project.

   同义词consolidatedestablishedreinforcedstabilizedstrengthened

• 指使某物变为固体、变得坚硬或坚固，或使某事物更加稳定、明确、具体。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming solid, firm, or hard, or making something more stable, concrete, or definite.

1. Make or become solidB2formal

   To change from a liquid or soft state into a firm or solid state.

   固化

   • The lava solidified into rock as it cooled.
   • The mixture will solidify if you leave it in the refrigerator.
   • The concrete solidified overnight, forming a strong foundation.

   同义词cakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   反义词dissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stableB2formal

   To make an idea, plan, or relationship stronger and more definite.

   巩固

   • The negotiations helped solidify the partnership between the two companies.
   • She worked hard to solidify her position as team leader.
   • The evidence solidified the case against the suspect.

   同义词bolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   反义词destabilizeshakeundermineweaken