possessiveness
US /pəˈzɛsɪvnəs/
UK /pəˈzɛsɪvnəs/
名詞
独占欲, 所有欲
the quality of being unwilling to share one's possessions, or of being overly controlling in a relationship
例:
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His extreme possessiveness made her feel suffocated in the relationship.
彼の極端な独占欲は、彼女を関係の中で息苦しくさせた。
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The child showed signs of possessiveness over his toys.
その子供は自分のおもちゃに対して独占欲の兆候を示した。