
ownership
/ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ · /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4658 in the learning path
所有权
Definitions
n. The legal right to possess something.
所有权
n. Responsibility for a task and commitment to its results.
责任担当
Example
She finally gained ownership of her small apartment.
她终于获得了自己那套小公寓的所有权。
Public ownership of essential services may help ensure equal access for people on lower incomes.
基本公共服务实行公有制,或有助于保障低收入人群享有平等的使用机会。
Collocations
- private ownership
- transfer ownership
- home ownership
- take ownership of
Word family
- own (v.)
- owner (n.)
Usage tip
不可数名词;take ownership of也可指主动担责。
FAQ
- What does ownership mean?
- The legal right to possess something. Responsibility for a task and commitment to its results.
- How is ownership pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/, US /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.