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单词 possession
释义 possession
possession /pəˈzeʃ.ən/ noun
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C2 [U] the fact that you have or own something:
» The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.» FORMAL I have in my possession a letter which may be of interest to you.» FORMAL He was found in possession of explosives.Thesaurus+: ↑Having and owning - general words
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B2 [C usually plural] something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time:
» Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft.Thesaurus+: ↑Belongings and possessions
3
F0 [C usually plural] a country that is ruled by another country:
» a former overseas possessionThesaurus+: ↑Colonisation and self-government
get/take possession of sth LEGAL
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F0 to start to use and control a building or piece of land that you may or may not own:
» We've already bought the house but we won't take possession of it until May.Thesaurus+: ↑Having and owning - general words
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Extra Examples:» Police found a large quantity of drugs in his possession.» Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald.» She attaches a lot of importance to personal possessions.» Her photograph is among my most prized possessions.» This pen that my grandfather gave me is one of my most treasured possessions.
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