possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ noun plural possessions
plural possessions
Learner's definition of POSSESSION
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[noncount] formal : the condition of having or owning something拥有;具有 -
She is old but still has (full) possession of her senses/faculties. [=she is still able to think clearly]她虽然年老但并不糊涂。
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I have in my possession [=I possess] silverware that has been passed down in my family for generations.我有些祖传的银器。
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The city can take possession of the abandoned buildings.市政府享有废弃建筑的所有权。
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She came into possession of a rare silver coin.她得到一枚罕见的银币。
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[count] : something that is owned or possessed by someone所有物;财产 -
The family lost all of its possessions in the fire.这家人在大火中失去了所有的财产。
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This ring was my mother's most precious possession.这枚戒指是我妈妈最珍贵的财产。
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personal possessions [=belongings]私人物品
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[noncount] law : the crime of having something that is illegal (such as a drug or weapon)持有违禁物;私藏(毒品或武器等) 4
[count] : a country that is controlled or governed by another country殖民地;托管地;属地 5 sports
a [noncount] : control of the ball or puck in a game(对球的)控制;球权 b [count] American football : a time when a team has control of the ball and is trying to score进攻 6
[noncount] : the state of being controlled by a usually evil spirit恶魔缠身;着魔