vt.

1. 拥有，持有；具有；占有[W]
   The country possesses rich mineral deposits.

   这个国家拥有丰富矿藏。

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

   虽然相貌平平，玛丽却拥有智慧。

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

   她只有一个想法；她一定要离家出走。

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

   他几乎着了魔。

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).