ownership /ˈoʊnɚˌʃɪp/ noun Learner's definition of OWNERSHIP
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: the state or fact of owning something物主身份;所有权 -
Home ownership is on the rise in this country. [=an increasing number of people own their own homes in this country]这个国家拥有自有住房的人数在不断增加。
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The café is now under new ownership. [=different people now own the café]那家咖啡馆现在换了新老板。
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The company is under private ownership.这家公司是私人的。