possess
v
1 [Tn]
(a) have (sth) as one's belongings; own 領有(某事物); 持有
He decided to give away everything he possessed and become a monk. 他決定放棄他所有的一切, 出家為僧.
They possess property all over the world. 他們在世界各地均擁有財產.
The family possessed documents that proved their right to ownership. 這家人持有可以證明他們享有所有權的文件.
(b) have (sth) as a quality 具有(某品質)
Does he possess the necessary patience and tact to do the job well? 他有做好這項工作必備的耐性和應變能力嗎?
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被動語態, Cn.t]
control or dominate (a person's mind) 控制, 支配(人的思想)
She seemed to be possessed (by the devil). 她好像著了魔似的.
She was possessed by jealousy. 她妒火中燒.
He is possessed with the idea that he is being followed. 他老是覺得有人跟蹤他.
What possessed you to do that? 是什麼驅使你做出那種事的?
3 (idm 習語) be possessed of sth(fml 文) have (a quality) 具有(某品質)
She is possessed of a wonderfully calm temperament. 她性情非常文靜. like one possessed violently or with great energy, as if taken over by madness or a supernatural spirit 猛烈地, 拼命地(如同發瘋或有妖魔附體一般)
He fought like a man possessed. 他進行了殊死的戰斗.