Possess[usage-possess]

Possess。常用它,是因为在作者听来,它比have或own更显得有分量。这种用法并不错,但须提防。

  • 误:She possessed great courage.
  • 正:She had great courage (was very brave).
  • 误:He was the fortunate possessor of
  • 正:He was lucky enough to own