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Possesses Meaning in English

word · lemma: possess

/pəˈzɛsəz/, /pəˈzɛsɪz/
puh-ZESS-uhz
/pəzˈɛsɪz/
puh-ZESS-iz

释义

To have or own something, usually as property or a quality. It can also mean to control or be filled with something (like an emotion or spirit).

用法与细微差别

Formal/literary verb; more common in written English than in casual speech. Often used with rights, qualities, skills ('possesses great talent'), or objects. Do not confuse with 'own' (more common for property) or 'have' (general, less formal). Also used in passive or figurative senses (e.g., 'possessed by fear').

例句

She possesses excellent communication skills.

basic

This museum possesses many rare paintings.

basic

He possesses a generous heart.

basic

No one possesses all the answers to life's questions.

natural

She really possesses a unique sense of humor.

natural

Sometimes fear possesses him in the dark.

natural