vt.

1. 擁有，持有；具有；佔有[W]
   The country possesses rich mineral deposits.

   這個國家擁有豐富礦藏。

2. 懂得，掌握[W]
3. 使擁有，使掌握[H][（+of/with）]
   Though plain-looking, Mary is possessed of great intelligence.

   雖然相貌平平，瑪麗卻擁有智慧。

4. 使保持（平靜或耐心等）
5. 支配，控制[O2]
   One main idea possessed her; she must get away from home.

   她只有一個想法；她一定要離家出走。

6. （妖魔等）迷住，纏住[H]
   He was almost possessed by a devil.

   他幾乎著了魔。

v.

1. have (something) belonging to one.
   ▸Law  have possession of as distinct from ownership.
2. have as an ability, quality, or characteristic.
   ▸ (possessed of) in possession of.
3. [usu. as adj. possessed] (of a demon or spirit, especially an evil one) have complete power over.
4. (of an emotion, idea, etc.) dominate the mind of.
5. literary have sex with (a woman).