solidify

英 /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ 　美 /səˈlɪdəfaɪ/

v. （使）凝固To become solid, or make something become solid.
v. 巩固；加强To make an agreement, relationship, or position stronger and more secure.

Leave the melted chocolate to solidify before adding decorations.

等融化的巧克力凝固后再加装饰。

Joint research projects can solidify partnerships between universities and encourage the exchange of specialist knowledge.

联合研究项目能巩固大学之间的合作关系，并促进专业知识的交流。

搭配

solidify into a mass 凝固成块solidify an alliance 巩固联盟solidify support 巩固支持

既可指液体凝固，也可指关系或地位得到巩固。

solid (adj.)、solidification (n.)

近义 harden、strengthen

反义 liquefy、weaken