consortium
词根词缀：
assort v. 分类
as 加强 + sort 种类 → 一再弄清种类 → 分类
assorted adj. 各种各样的
as 表加强 + sort 种类 + ed 表形容词 → 分门别类 → 各种各样的
consort v. 结交
con 共同 + sort 种类 → 物以类聚 → 结交
consortium n. （pl. consortia ）（国际性）集团；社团
consort 结交 + ium 地点 → 相互结交组成社团 → 社团
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相关例句：
The contract was awarded to a consortium of construction and electrical generator companies.
合同给了一个由建筑和发电机公司组成的财团。
An awkward consortium was assembled which includes IBM, China Life, State Grid, and Citic Trust.
中国人寿、国家电网和中信信托遂联合组建了一个竞标团，内中的关系十分复杂棘手。
The consortium's work is progressing fast, and preliminary results for many tumours are already in.
这个联盟的工作进展很快，已经得出了很多种肿瘤的初步研究成果。
Temasek's consortium paid$ 380m for its BII stake.
淡马锡的财团当初为其BII股份支付了3.80亿美元。
A consortium of local businesses has provided funding for 100 new police cars.
一个由本地企业组成的财团为100辆新警车提供了融资。
The consortium has fresh plans to pursue a sale.
该银团又提出了新的出售计划。