单词 | possessed |
释义 | pos·sessed (pə-zĕst) adj. 1. Owning or mastering something. Used with of: one who is possessed of great wealth. 2. a. Controlled by a spirit, demon, god, or other supernatural force. b. Controlled by a strong inner drive; obsessed: possessed by love; possessed with rage. 3. Calm; collected: one who remained possessed in times of great trial. Usage Note: When the adjective possessed means "owning a thing, exhibiting an attribute," it is followed by the preposition of: possessed of property; possessed of a sharp tongue. When possessed means "obsessed," by or with follows: possessed by (or with) an urge to kill. |
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