Wordiyopossess
🇬🇧 UK/pə'zes/🇺🇸 US/pә'zes/
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To own or have something; to have a quality or ability; to take control of someone's mind or body
拥有；具备；控制；迷住
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.possess a quality具备某种品质
- 2.illegally possess非法持有
- 3.possess knowledge掌握知识
- 4.what possessed you你是怎么想的／你着了什么魔
Example Sentences
- 1.
She possesses a remarkable talent for music.
- 2.
She possesses a rare talent for making people feel instantly at ease.
- 3.
It is illegal to possess firearms without a proper license.
- 4.
What on earth possessed you to quit your job without another one lined up?