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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2337 COCA: 3593

possession

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Related topics: Crime, Sport, Government
pos·ses·sion /pəˈzeʃən/ ●●○ W3 noun
1  having STH 擁有某物 [uncountableU] formalHAVEOWN if something is in your possession, you own it, or you have obtained it from somewhere 擁有，持有，佔有
in somebody’s possession
The house has been in the family’s possession since the 1500s.
這所房子自16世紀以來一直爲這個家族所有。
That information is not in our possession.
那則信息不歸我們所有。
in possession of something
She was found in possession of stolen goods.
她被發現窩贓。
How did the painting come into your possession (=how did you get it)?
這幅畫是怎麽到你手上的？
The finance company now has possession of the house.
這家金融公司目前擁有這所房子。
We didn’t take possession of (=get and start using) the car until a few days after the auction.
拍賣會過後幾天我們才正式拿到那輛車。
2  STH you own 個人擁有的東西 [countableC usually plural]OWN something that you own or have with you at a particular time 所有物；財産，財物 SYN belongings
He had sold all his possessions and left the country.
他變賣所有財産後離境了。
I packed my remaining possessions into the trunk.
我把剩下的物品裝進行李箱裏。
treasured/prized/precious possession (=one that is very important to you) 珍貴的財産
This old violin had been her father’s most treasured possession.
這把舊小提琴一直都是她父親最珍貴的財産。
Prisoners were allowed no personal possessions.
犯人們不得持有私人物品。
3  crime 罪行 [uncountableU] lawSCC the crime of having illegal drugs or weapons with you or in your home 〔毒品或非法武器的〕私藏，持有
possession of
He was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.
他被逮捕並被控持有可卡因。
4  sport 體育運動 [uncountableU]DSDS when a person or team has control of the ball in some sports 〔一些體育運動中的〕控球
win/lose/gain etc possession
Pittsburgh got possession and scored.
匹茲堡隊控球並得分。
5  country 國家 [countableC usually plural]PG a country controlled or governed by another country 領地，屬地，殖民地
France’s former colonial possessions
法國過去的殖民地
6  evil spirits 魔鬼 [uncountableU]RO a situation in which someone’s mind is being controlled by something evil 鬼魂附體，着魔
Was it a case of demonic possession?
那算不算鬼魂附體？
7. in (full) possession of your faculties/senses SCLable to think in a clear and intelligent way, and not crazy or affected by old age 神志[頭腦]（完全）清醒
Examples from the Corpus
in (full) possession of your faculties/senses• He's difficult to get along with but still in full possession of his faculties.
8. possession is nine-tenths of the law used to say that if you have something, you are likely to be able to keep it, even if it is not yours 現實佔有，敗一勝九〔指現實佔有者總佔上風〕
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: if something is in your possession, you own it, or you have obtained it from somewhere
phrases
be in somebody's possession
The painting has been in the family's possession since then.
come into somebody's possession
You have a duty not to disclose confidential information that comes into your possession.
be in possession of something (=have it)
Before applying for a job, make sure you are in possession of the required qualifications.
have something in your possession (=have it)
My father had in his possession a letter written by Winston Churchill.
come into possession of something (=start having it)
How did you come into possession of this document?
take possession of something (=start having or using it)
At 21, he was entitled to take possession of the property.
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: something that you own or have with you at a particular time
adjectives
somebody's personal possessions
We were told that we could take only a few personal possessions with us.
somebody's worldly possessions literary (=everything they own)
Over his shoulder hung a bag which contained all his worldly possessions.
material possessions (=things you own, rather than personal qualities, relationships etc)
Many of them have lost all their material possessions as a result of the civil war.
a precious possession (=one that is valuable or important to you)
A man was salvaging a few precious possessions from the rubble of a bombed house.
a prized/treasured possession (=one that is very important to you)
One of my most treasured possessions is a small book of prayers.
Examples from the Corpus
possession• Kortz was charged with theft and possession of stolen property.• During their discussions, both had spoken of marriages that were held together first by children, and then by possessions.• He had no drugs in his possession.• He pleaded guilty in May to driving without license, marijuana possession and two parking tickets.• On its next possession, Southern Utah turned the ball over on a pass out of bounds.• Society without jealousy, greed, or possessions.• Britain's former overseas possessions• A small, terrified child clutching a satchel with both arms as though it were her most prized possession.• They lost their home and all their possessions in the storm.• In poor countries, children are the only way a family can increase their possessions.
take possession of• I reminded him about the putter and took possession of it in the car park.• The crawling and wriggling carcasses had been the innocent victims of the chaos taking possession of their world.• At the end of April Gloucester took possession of the young king.• He had taken possession of the castle by force.• Whether or not a person has taken possession of land is a question of fact depending on all the particular circumstances.• It is said that other Presidents without congressional authority have taken possession of private business enterprises in order to settle labor disputes.• Immediately, however, a deadly languor took possession of her and she fell into a heavy sleep.• They added up to the idea that he resented anyone placing a cross and trying to take possession of his territory.
personal possessions• Water penetrated the two cabins, ran down the sides, gathered in pools, speckled droplets on clothing and personal possessions.• You can extend it to cover any personal possessions that cost over £1,000 each or £3,500 in total.• He is one of the few people I have ever met who has never been either inflated or deflated by personal possessions.• Another reason for some optimism is the increase in personal possessions with which people enter the third age.• She used the weekend of the Windsor Castle blaze to remove what little personal possessions she had left.• Losses of personal possessions, money and items of kit inevitably took place at these spots.• Other personal possessions include a £2,500 horse and a £25,000 Morgan car.• Also there is the insurance to consider of your personal possessions and the contents of your home.
charged with possession• He was taken straight to West Drayton police station and charged with possession of drugs.• They're all in the nick. charged with possession.• Another passenger, Damon D.. Stewart, 24, also of Hampton, was charged with possession of marijuana.• One was charged with possession of crack cocaine, another with possession of heroin.
win/lose/gain etc possession• The match was finally settled two minutes into extra time when St Albans won possession in defence and broke quickly.• The company also helps clients estimate, from memory, the value of lost possessions.• Mason had blocked a layup attempt by Andre Miller with 16 seconds to play, setting up Seattle's winning possession.• Rumour had it that Gaunt had poisoned his sister-in-law in order to gain possession of the whole of the inheritance.• They will try to gain possession of the last piece of ground we possess.• If you don't score you lose possession.• Now after the changes if you do that and don't produce the ball then you lose possession.
colonial possessions• A Zoological Society was founded in London in 1826 to act as a showcase for Britain's colonial possessions.
From Longman Business Dictionary
possessionpos·ses·sion /pəˈzeʃən/ noun
1[countableC] something that someone owns
It’s vital to insure your possessions for the journey to your new home.
2[uncountableU] the state of having or owning something
What happens if the buyer has possession of a work, but has not completely paid for it when it is stolen?
The creditors will take possession of assets worth the $85 million owed to them.
The company refused to relinquish possession of the 68-bed hospital.
→ freehold possession → immediate possession → leasehold possession → private possession → quiet possession → vacant possession
3[uncountableU]LAW the crime of having illegal drugs or a gun when it is illegal to do so
He was sentenced to 16 months in prison for cocaine possession.
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2337 COCA: 3593
possession

noun¹

 1having/owning sth擁有ADJECTIVE | VERB + POSSESSION | POSSESSION + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤exclusive, sole獨有◇They had exclusive possession of the property as tenants.作為業主，他們對房產享有獨有權。➤illegal, unlawful (especially BrE, both law法律) 非法擁有◇They were charged with unlawful possession of firearms.他們被指控非法持有槍支。➤drug持有毒品➤cannabis, marijuana (especially NAmE) , etc.持有大麻等VERB + POSSESSION➤gain, get, obtain獲得▸➤have有所有權▸➤take取得所有權◇When do you take possession of your new house?你什麼時候能拿到新房子？➤keep, retain保持控制◇The team was struggling to retain possession of the ball.該隊拚命想保住對球的控制。➤lose失去所有權POSSESSION + NOUN➤order (BrE, law法律) 佔有決議◇The judge made a possession order against the tenant.法官作出了租戶不享有所有權的決議。PREPOSITION➤in possession of sth持有⋯◇Passengers must be in possession of a valid passport.乘客必須持有有效的護照。➤in your possession佔有◇They have in their possession some very valuable pictures.他們藏有一些非常珍貴的照片。PHRASES➤in full possession of sth完全佔有⋯◇Anyone in full possession of the facts would see that we are right.任何瞭解全部事實的人都會明白我們是正確的。
possession

noun²

 2sth that sb has/owns所有物ADJECTIVE | VERB + POSSESSION ADJECTIVE➤family, personal, private家庭／個人／私人財產▸➤precious, prized, treasured, valuable, valued珍貴的／心愛的／珍視的／有價值的／珍藏的財物◇The sports car was her proudest possession.那輛跑車是她最引以為傲的財產。➤material, worldly財物◇He carried all his worldly possessions in an old suitcase.他將所有的個人財物放在一隻舊手提箱裏拎着。➤colonial, overseas殖民地；海外領地◇the country's overseas possessions (= colonies) 該國的海外領地VERB + POSSESSION➤acquire得到財產▸➤have擁有財產▸➤collect (especially BrE) 積聚財產➤sell賣掉財產▸➤lose失去財產
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2337 COCA: 3593
possession noun
⇨ territory (a country's colonial possessions) ⇨ thing 3 (your treasured possessions)
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2337 COCA: 3593
possession
General words for possessions: appurtenance, real estate, property...
Owners and ownership: owner, personal, ownership...
Relating to using illegal drugs: abuse, addiction, addictive...
Miscellaneous crimes: accession, agriterrorism, bigamy...
Invading and taking control by force: invade, occupy, suppress...
Actions in playing games or sports: backhand, backhander, ball...
Demons and demonic possession: accursed, cursed, demon...

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