possessive
/pəˈzesɪv/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4062 in the learning path
占有欲强的
Definitions
adj. Wanting exclusive control over someone or something.
占有欲强的
adj. Showing who owns something or how things are related.
所有格的；表示所属的
Example
My little brother is possessive about his toy trains.
我弟弟对他的玩具火车占有欲很强。
Possessive behaviour in friendships can limit personal freedom and make it difficult to maintain healthy relationships.
友谊中的占有行为会限制个人自由，使健康关系难以维持。
Collocations
- possessive about
- possessive behaviour
- possessive pronoun
- possessive form
Word family
- possess (v.)
- possession (n.)
- possessiveness (n.)
Usage tip
对物占有欲强常用about；语法中指所属关系。
FAQ
- What does possessive mean?
- Wanting exclusive control over someone or something. Showing who owns something or how things are related.
- How is possessive pronounced?
- UK /pəˈzesɪv/, US /pəˈzesɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
