condense /kənˈdens/ vt.& vi. 1.凝结: If steam touches cold surfaces, it condenses/is condensed into water. 蒸汽接触冷的表面就凝结成水。2.浓缩: condensed milk 炼乳Condense the mixture by boiling off some of the liquid. 熬掉了点液体,把这个混合液浓缩。3.缩短，压缩：［考句］ The mayor was asked to condense his speech in order to allow his audience to raise questions.人们要求市长缩短讲话以便让听众提问。