音标：[pә'zes]
vt. 持有, 占有, 拥有, 克制, 支配, 迷住
【法】 持有, 占有, 具有
相关词组:
possess sb of sth
possess oneself
possess oneself of
在线英汉词典
possess的短语、例句：
possess
v
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?
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?
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.
possess