possess

pә'zes

高考四级六级考研托福 Collins 2

v. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
v. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas

vt. 持有, 占有, 拥有, 克制, 支配, 迷住
[法] 持有, 占有, 具有

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

2,129

BNC 频率

2,842

使用频率

possess 由词根 poss-（表示拥有、占有）和后缀 -ess 组成，表示动作或状态。可以联想到“占有”的意思。

例句

1. She wants to possess the skills needed for her dream job.

她想拥有实现梦想工作所需的技能。

2. Many people believe that happiness is something we possess within ourselves.

很多人认为幸福是我们内心所拥有的东西。

3. He possesses a unique talent for playing the piano.

他拥有独特的钢琴演奏才能。