possession/pə'ze∫ən/

n.

➊ the state of having or owning sth

➋ sth that belongs to you

n.

➊〈正式〉[U] 所有，拥有：[in possession of sth] He was found in possession of a gun. 他被发现藏有手枪。

◇[in the possession of sb (或sb's possession)] The land is now in his possession. 这片土地现在归他所有。

➋ [C,常~s] 所有物；财产：The car is one of my favorite possessions. 这辆车是我所拥有的最喜欢的东西之一。

◇personal possessions 私人财产

构词possess + -ion

音组-ession/-'e∫ən/

aggression; expression; impression; possession; profession; session

常犯错误

✗ The castle is now in possession of the government.

✓ The castle is now in the possession of the government. 这座城堡现归政府所有。