| [/pəˈzes; pəˋzɛs/] v 用法:
1 [Tn] (a) have (sth) as one's belongings; own 领有（某事物）; 持有:
He decided to give away everything he possessed and become a monk. 他决定放弃他所有的一切, 出家为僧. *
They possess property all over the world. 他们在世界各地均拥有财产. *
The family possessed documents that proved their right to ownership. 这家人持有可以证明他们享有所有权的文件.
(b) have (sth) as a quality 具有（某品质）:
Does he possess the necessary patience and tact to do the job well? 他有做好这项工作必备的耐性和应变能力吗? 用法:
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态, Cn.t] control or dominate (a person's mind) 控制, 支配（人的思想）:
She seemed to be possessed (by the devil). 她好像著了魔似的. *
She was possessed by jealousy. 她妒火中烧. *
He is possessed with the idea that he is being followed. 他老是觉得有人跟踪他. *
What possessed you to do that? 是什麽驱使你做出那种事的? 用法:
3 (idm 习语) be possessed of sth(fml 文) have (a quality) 具有（某品质）:
She is possessed of a wonderfully calm temperament. 她性情非常文静. like one possessed violently or with great energy, as if taken over by madness or a supernatural spirit 猛烈地, 拼命地（如同发疯或有妖魔附体一般）:
He fought like a man possessed. 他进行了殊死的战斗. |