/pəˈzes ||; pəˈzɛs/verb [T] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时)
1 (formal 正式) to have or own sth 具有；拥有: They lost everything they possessed in the fire. 他们在火灾中失去所有财产。Paola possesses a natural ability to make people laugh. 保拉天生具有逗人发笑的本事。
2 to influence sb or to make sb do sth 影响（某人）；驱使（某人做某事）: What possessed you to say a thing like that! 究竟是什么使你说出那种话！
Although this verb is not used in the continuous tenses, it is common to see the present participle (= -ing form) Any student possessing the necessary qualifications will be considered for the course. 虽然这个动词不用于进行时，但它的现在分词还是常见：Any student possessing the necessary qualifications will be considered for the course.凡是具备必要条件的学生，这门课程都会考虑取录。