新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

possess

英  [pəˈzes]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • possesses , possessing , possessed

    1[T 及物动词] 拥有

    If you possess something, you have it or own it.

    近义词

    own , have

    双语例句

    例:

    He was then arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon.

    他之后被逮捕了,并被指控拥有攻击性武器。

    例:

    He is said to possess a fortune of more than two-and-a-half-thousand million dollars.

    据说他拥有超过二十五亿美元的财富。 。

    2[T 及物动词] 具有(素质、能力或特色)

    If someone or something possesses a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have it.

    双语例句

    例:

    individuals who are deemed to possess the qualities of sense, loyalty and discretion.

    被认为具有理性、忠诚和审慎素质的人。

    例:

    This figure has long been held to possess miraculous power.

    这一人物长久以来一直被认为具有神力。