1 VERB [no passive] 占有;拥有 If you possess something, you have it or own it. 占有;拥有
SYN own, have, hold, be in possession of
2 VERB [no cont] 具备,具有(特定品质、才能等) If someone or something possesses a particular quality, ability, or feature, they have it. 具备,具有(特定品质、才能等) [formal]
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...individuals who are deemed to possess the qualities of sense, loyalty and discretion. [VERB noun]
被认为具备了理性、忠诚和判断力的人
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This figure has long been held to possess miraculous power. [VERB noun]
这个数字长时间以来都被认为拥有神奇的力量。
SYN be endowed with, have, enjoy, benefit from
3 VERB (情感或信仰)影响,控制 If a feeling or belief possesses you, it strongly influences your thinking or behaviour. (情感或信仰)影响,控制 [literary]
SYN control, influence, dominate, consume
5 PHRASE (表示惊讶)是什么驱使…(干…),是什么促使…(做…) If you ask what possessed someone to do something, you are emphasizing your great surprise that they have done something which you consider foolish or dangerous. (表示惊讶)是什么驱使…(干…),是什么促使…(做…) [feelings]
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