🇬🇧🇨🇳 ownership - 所有权 : English Lesson

Meaning of "ownership" ("所有权"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Ownership refers to the state or fact of possessing something. It means having legal rights and control over an item, property, or asset. Ownership can apply to physical objects, such as a house or a car, as well as intangible assets, like ideas or copyrights.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I took ownership of my dad’s hat, and now I have to run really fast whenever he sees me.

The cat believes it has ownership of the couch, the bed, and possibly the entire planet.

My little brother declared ownership of my cookies, but I declared war.

My dog takes ownership of every shoe in the house—even if it's still on your foot.

I claimed ownership of the TV remote, but my dad used his “Dad Powers” to take it back.

Anna found a small dog with a red ribbon. She fed and wrapped it, feeling ownership like warm light. Ownership sat in her hands. At the park a boy cried for the dog; Anna touched the ribbon, ownership steady. The boy showed a collar. Anna looked, felt ownership again, and ownership stayed as they walked home.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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