possess

nations that possess nuclear weapons拥有核武器的国家

The defendant was charged with possessing cocaine.被告被指控持有可卡因。

The ruby was once possessed by an ancient queen.这颗红宝石曾为古代的一位皇后所有。

He dreams of someday possessing great wealth.他梦想着有一天能拥有万贯家财。

He possesses a keen wit.他机智敏捷。

The drug possesses the potential to suppress tumors.这种药物也许能抑制肿瘤。

Do dolphins possess the ability to use language?海豚具有使用语言的能力吗？

The movie is about a child who is possessed by a demon.这是部关于一个被魔鬼附身的小孩的电影。

They were possessed by fear. [=they were very afraid]他们当时十分恐惧。

A terrible rage possessed her at that moment. [=she became filled with rage]当时她怒火中烧。

Whatever possessed him to say such a stupid thing? [=why did he say such a stupid thing?]他怎么说出了这么愚蠢的话？

She was acting like a fool. I don't know what possessed her. [=I don't know why she acted that way]她表现得就像个傻子，我不知道她中了什么邪。