condense
/kənˈdens; kən`dɛns/ v
1 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth) (into/to sth)
(a) (cause sth to) become thicker or more concentrated （使某物）变稠或变浓; 浓缩
Soup condenses when boiled, ie by losing most of the water. 汤煮过後就浓了（失去大量的水分）.
condensed milk, soup, etc 炼乳、 浓缩汤等.
(b) (cause sth to) change from gas or vapour to a liquid （使某物）由气体或蒸气变成液体; 凝结
Steam condenses/is condensed into water when it touches a cold surface. 蒸气接触冷的表面而凝结成水珠. =>Usage at water1 用法见water1.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (into sth) put sth into fewer words 简缩; 摘要; 简述
condense a long report into a brief summary 将长篇报告简缩为摘要.