possessively
UK/pə'zesɪvli/US
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a possessive manner; with a desire to own or control.
占有地；带有占有欲地。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpossessiveafter, behind
+
-lysit, settle, be placed
=possessively
possessive + -ly = 'in a possessive way.' Holding or guarding something as if it must not be shared.
Common Collocations
- 1.[hold possessively]占有式地抓住
- 2.[cling possessively]带占有欲地依附
- 3.[act possessively]表现出占有欲
Example Sentences
- 1.
He held her hand possessively at the party.
- 2.
The dog growled possessively over its bone.