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possessively

🇬🇧 UK/pə'zesɪvli/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a possessive manner; with a strong desire to own or control.

占有地;带有占有欲地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
poafter, behind
+
sesssit, settle
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=possessively

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 wrapped his arm possessively around her shoulders at the party.

  • 2.

    The child clutched the toy possessively, refusing to let anyone else touch it.

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