The word 'possession' 單詞詳解
今天的《你問我答》節(jié)目回答 Peter 提出以上問題。首先是中文解釋，然后是英語解釋加大量例句。
"我是一個在國內的學生，我對 possession 這個詞的單復數(shù)拿捏不準，以至于現(xiàn)在不敢用這個詞。Possession 這個詞語是單復數(shù)同型，還是它就僅是單數(shù)名詞。比如我想說"好朋友是人生的一大財富"， 我該如何表述？ Good friends are (is) valuable possession of my life. 這里是用 are 還是 is? 初次發(fā)郵件，激動萬分。 "
Peter
The basic meaning of the word possession is the state of owning something, something you have or something you are carrying with you.
When it is used in the abstract sense it is an uncountable noun and the verb should correspond, is instead of are.
For example:
The possession of a degree does not guarantee you a job.
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When it is used to refer to something specific, like cars or jewellery, then it is a plural noun, 'possessions'. The verb should be plural as well.
For example:
Please remember to take all your personal possessions when you leave the train.
There are some useful phrases involving the word 'possession'. Join Neil and Yang Li for a light-hearted vocabulary lesson.
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