solidify

IPA/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/
KK[səlˈɪdəfˌaɪ]IPA/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/

solidify — 動詞

  • solidifypresent simple I / you / we / they
  • solidifieshe / she / it
  • solidifiedpast simple
  • solidifying-ing form

1. to become hard and firm after being in a liquid or soft state — for example, whe

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

凝固

液體或氣體變成固態

to become hard and firm after being in a liquid or soft state — for example, when melted butter cools on a countertop and returns to a solid state, it solidifies.

例句

The melted wax began to solidify as it cooled on the kitchen counter.

融化的蠟油在廚房流理台上冷卻時，開始凝固。

intransitive: substance solidifies on its own

Theo poured the hot caramel into a tray and let it solidify overnight.

Theo 將熱焦糖倒入托盤，讓它靜置一整晚凝固。

常見搭配
  • molten metal
  • melted wax
  • cooling lava
  • cement
  • concrete
  • jelly
  • fat
  • grease
同義詞
  • harden

    more general; can apply to non-liquids (e.g. bread hardens)

  • congeal

    suggests a semi-solid, sticky result; often used for blood, fat, or sauces

  • set

    common for glue, jelly, cement; implies reaching a final firm state

  • freeze

    specifically refers to liquid becoming solid through cold temperature

反義詞
  • melt

    to change from solid to liquid through heat

  • liquefy

    to become liquid, often through chemical or physical processes

  • dissolve

    to mix with a liquid and become part of it

文法句型

solidify (into + noun)

solidify + noun

用法筆記

Both transitive and intransitive. When used transitively, the subject is typically a cooling force, a chemical agent, or a natural process (e.g. cold, time, a chemical reaction). The object is usually a liquid, gas, or molten substance. For water turning to ice, 'freeze' is more natural than 'solidify'.

常見錯誤

The water in the freezer solidified into ice.
The water in the freezer froze into ice.
'solidify' describes substances becoming hard (wax, cement, jelly); use 'freeze' specifically for water becoming ice.

2. to give a plan, idea, relationship, or agreement a firmer, more permanent qualit

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

鞏固；強化

使計畫、關係等更確定不易改變

to give a plan, idea, relationship, or agreement a firmer, more permanent quality so that it no longer feels temporary or uncertain — for example, winning an important contract can solidify a company's position in the market.

例句

The two countries signed a treaty to solidify their trade relationship.

兩國簽署了一項條約，以鞏固彼此的貿易關係。

transitive: solidify + abstract noun (relationship)

Arjun's success in the competition solidified his decision to become a professional musician.

Arjun 在比賽中的成功，更加堅定了他成為職業音樂家的決心。

solidify + decision (abstract noun)

常見搭配
  • position
  • relationship
  • support
  • reputation
  • alliance
  • partnership
  • plan
  • control
  • status
  • hold on power
同義詞
  • strengthen

    broader; can be physical or abstract; less specific about permanence

  • consolidate

    implies bringing separate parts together into a stronger whole

  • reinforce

    suggests adding extra support to something that already exists

  • entrench

    stronger and often negative; suggests something becomes fixed and hard to remove

反義詞
  • weaken

    to make less strong or less certain

  • undermine

    to gradually make something less secure or effective

  • erode

    to slowly destroy or reduce something over time

文法句型

solidify + abstract_noun

solidify into + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used with abstract nouns such as 'plan', 'idea', 'relationship', 'position', 'support', 'reputation', 'alliance', or 'partnership'. Frequently transitive in business, political, and personal-development contexts. The intransitive form ('their partnership solidified over time') describes a gradual process.

常見錯誤

The team solidified their victory with a late goal.
The team secured their victory with a late goal.
'solidify' works best for ongoing positions, relationships, or status; use 'secure' for a single achievement like a win.

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  • solidify around
  • solidify over time

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