Possessed of Meaning in English

expression · lemma: possess

US

pəˈzɛst/ /ˈəv

puh-ZEST uhv

UK

pəzˈɛst/ /ˈɒv

puz-EST ov

释义

'Possessed of' is a formal expression meaning to have or to be endowed with a particular quality or feature.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in formal, literary, or old-fashioned English. You usually say 'possessed of great courage', not 'possessed of something' in casual speech. Not interchangeable with 'possessed by', which implies control by something (often a spirit).

• Spanish: dotado de - poseedor de
• Portuguese (BR): dotado de - possuidor de
• Portuguese (PT): dotado de - possuidor de
• Chinese (Simplified): 拥有（某种特质）
• Chinese (Traditional): 擁有（某種特質）
• Hindi: से युक्त - जिसमें (कुछ गुण) हों
• Arabic: متمتع بـ - ذو
• Bengali: অন্তর্নিহিত - অধিকারী - মালিক
• Russian: обладающий - наделённый
• Japanese: 備えた - 持つ
• Vietnamese: có - sở hữu
• Korean: 지닌 - 가진
• Turkish: sahip olan - sahip
• Urdu: مالک - متصف
• Indonesian: memiliki - dianugerahi

例句

She is possessed of great intelligence.

basic

He was possessed of a gentle nature.

basic

They are possessed of great wealth.

basic

The leader, possessed of rare charisma, inspired everyone.

natural

Few are possessed of such patience under pressure.

natural

The city is possessed of a unique charm at night.

natural