possess
verb [ T ] uk/pəˈzes/ us/pəˈzes/
(OWN)
C1 拥有；具有
to have or own something, or to have a particular quality
I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD). 我一张DVD光盘都没有。
In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers. 过去这种植物的根被认为具有神奇的力量。
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- We're trying to bring out the artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it.
- She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.
- Ruth possessed great writing skills.
- He was charged with possessing a fake passport.
- "I'm arresting you on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs, " said the police officer.
(CONTROL)
（欲望或想法）影响，控制，支配
(of a wish or an idea) to take control over a person's mind, making that person behave in a very strange way
[ + to infinitive ] Whatever possessed him to wear that appalling jacket! 他中了什么邪竟穿了那件怪异的夹克衫！