possess [pəˈzes]
v. 占有,拥有;具有(品质或能力)
一、单词释义:
"possess",指拥有或掌握某物或某种能力,通常用来描述对物品、财产或特定技能的所有权和控制。
1. 常见短语:
possess wealth 拥有财富
possess skills 具备技能
possess a sense of humor 具有幽默感
2. 常见同根同源词:
possession [pəˈzeʃən] n. 拥有;财产
possessive [pəˈzesɪv] adj. 占有欲强的
二、单词示例:
He possesses a remarkable talent for music.
他拥有非凡的音乐天赋。
The company possesses the largest market share in the industry.
该公司拥有行业内最大的市场份额。
三、情景记忆:
场景一:
"At a lively neighborhood garage sale, Mrs. Johnson proudly displays a vintage lamp she's had for years. As curious neighbors gather, she boasts, 'This lamp isn't just old; it possesses special powers, according to the old tales!' With a twinkle in her eye, she winks and pretends to cast a spell, causing the crowd to burst into laughter. Her playful claim and the enchanting charm of the lamp make it the star of the sale, showing how a simple possession can possess a story that captivates an audience."
在一个热闹的社区旧货销售活动中,约翰逊夫人自豪地展示了一盏她拥有多年的复古灯。当好奇的邻居们聚集起来时,她夸耀道:“这盏灯不仅古老;据老故事说,它还拥有特殊的力量!”她眼中闪烁着光芒,眨眼间假装施了个法,引得人群爆发出笑声。她的俏皮声明和灯的迷人魅力使它成为了销售活动的明星,展示了一个简单的物品如何拥有一个能夺人心魄的故事。
场景二:
"In a luxurious, darkly-lit library within a mansion, a wealthy patriarch stands with a document that proves his possession of a vast family estate."
“在一座豪华、昏暗的豪宅图书馆里,一位富有的族长拿着一份文件站着,证明他拥有一大片家族庄园。”