its
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++its /ɪts/ ●●● S1 W1 determiner [possessive form of ‘it’] OWNused to refer to something that belongs to or is connected with a thing, animal, baby etc that has already been mentioned 它的；他的；她的〔指东西、动物、婴儿等〕 Salzburg is famous for its beautiful buildings. 萨尔茨堡以美丽的建筑闻名。 The hotel has its own pool. 酒店有自己的游泳池。 ► Do not confuse with it's (=‘it is’ or ‘it has’).不要和 it's (=‘it is’ or ‘it has’) 混淆。
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its own• Acquaintanceship imposes its own discipline and obligation.• Right now, this team is in the process of finding its own identity.• The House passed its own new restrictions on illegal immigration on March 21.• Then serve on its own, or with a nice dollop of cream, or ice cream.• Each subject has its own painful application of this misdirected axiom.• Its proposed creation is another indication of an attitude in the Community of seeking integration for its own sake.• The shop will be offering its own stock of Meissen for sale.• But in the event, the government's early performance has delighted even its own supporters.Origin its (1500-1600) itits determinerChinese
to Corpus refer used something that belongs or to to
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its
its S1 W1 /ɪts/
determiner [possessive form of ‘it’]
Salzburg is famous for its beautiful buildings.
The hotel has its own pool.
► Do not confuse with it's (=‘it is’ or ‘it has’).
its S1 W1 /ɪts/
determiner [possessive form of ‘it’] Date: 1500-1600
Origin: it
used to refer to something that belongs to or is connected with a thing, animal, baby etc that has already been mentioned:Origin: it
► Do not confuse with it's (=‘it is’ or ‘it has’).