n.

1. 擁有；佔有[U]
   The possession of a degree does not guarantee you a job.

   擁有一個學位不能保證你找到工作。

2. 所有物；財產[P]
   Her possessions could fit in one suitcase.

   她的全部財物可以裝在一個手提箱內。

3. 領地，屬地，殖民地[C][P1]
   Some Caribbean islands are still French possessions.

   一些加勒比島嶼至今仍是法國的領地。

4. 自制，鎮定自若[U]
   With his usual possession, he answered all the questions.

   他以那慣常的沉著回答了所有的問題。

5. 著魔[U]
   This charm will protect a man from possession by evil spirits.

   這個護身符將保護人不致著魔。

n.

1. the state of possessing something.
   ▸Law  visible power or control, as distinct from lawful ownership.
   ▸(in soccer, rugby, and other ball games) temporary control of the ball by a player or team.
2. a thing owned or possessed.
   ▸a territory or country controlled or governed by another.
3. the state of being possessed by a demon, emotion, etc.