| 释义 |
pos·sess
\pə]ˈzes, pō], ]ˈses\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Middle English possessen, from Middle French possesser, from Latin possessus, past participle of possidēre to own, possess (from potis able, possible + -sidēre, from sedēre to sit) & possidĕre to take possession of, from potis + sidere to sit down, from the stem of sedēre to sit — more at potent, sit
1.
a. obsolete : install, instate : establish
b. : to make (as a person) the owner or holder (as of property, power, or knowledge) : furnish — used with of or with
< I will possess you of that ship and treasure — Shakespeare >
c. : to be in possession of (something) : have
< possessed of riches >
< possessed of a strong back >
2. obsolete : to be located or situated at : occupy, inhabit
3.
a. : to have and hold as property : have a just right to : be master of : own
< possessing lands and money >
b. : to have as a property, adjunct, attribute, or other collateral quality
< possesses great patience >
< possessing the respect of his fellows >
c. : to have knowledge of or skill in
< possessing several languages besides his native tongue >
4.
a. : to take into one's possession : seize or gain control of : make one's own
< this the regal seat: possess it, York — Shakespeare >
b. : to enter into and influence powerfully or control : dominate
< possessed of a demon >
< what could have possessed him to act so >
< a man possessed with rage >
c. : to bring or cause to fall under the influence, possession, or control of some emotional or intellectual reaction
< periodically possessed with a melancholy reserve >
d. : to maintain or keep in a usually specified condition (as of control or tranquillity)
< possessing himself firmly in the face of provocation >
< the need to possess one's soul in patience >
e. archaic
(1) : persuade, influence, convince
(2) : to impart information to : instruct, acquaint
f. : to copulate with
5. obsolete : to occupy or engross the thoughts of
Synonyms: see have |