consolidate，solidify，consolidation，strenthen，cement ；

[例句] 威廉姆斯巩固了自己世界头号斯诺克选手的地位。 Williams has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.

[例句] 他新执导的影片巩固了他作为全国最佳导演的地位。 With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director.

[法] consolidated ；

[例句] 那家地位巩固的公司倒闭了,造成6000个职位丧失. The well - established firm closed down with the loss of 6000 jobs.

[例句] 演员要得到巩固的地位不容易. It isn't easy to get a foothold as an actor.

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