Wordiyopossessiveness
🇬🇧 UK/pə'zesivnis/🇺🇸 US/pə'zesɪvnəs/
B1
Definitions
n.
An excessive desire to own, control, or dominate people or things.
占有欲；控制欲
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpoafter, behind
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
nessstate, quality
=possessiveness
Common Collocations
- 1.unhealthy possessiveness不健康的占有欲
- 2.jealousy and possessiveness嫉妒与控制欲
- 3.[extreme possessiveness]极端的占有欲
- 4.possessiveness over someone对某人的占有欲
Example Sentences
- 1.
His possessiveness drove his partner away, as she felt constantly controlled.
- 2.
Unhealthy possessiveness in a relationship can quickly turn into emotional abuse.
- 3.
Her possessiveness over the project made it difficult for teammates to contribute.