/ɪts; ɪts/
possess det of or belonging to a thing, an animal or a baby 它的, 他的（指事物、动物或幼儿）
*We wanted to buy the table but its surface was damaged. 我们想买那张桌子, 可惜桌面残了.
* Have you any idea of its value? 你知道这东西的价值吗?
* The dog was howling its paw was hurt. 那条狗在嗥叫--它的爪子受伤了.
* The baby threw its food on the floor. 那个小孩儿把食物扔到地上了.

=> it1.

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
　Salzburg is famous for its beautiful buildings.
　The hotel has its own pool.

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HINT sense 1
Do not confuse its and it's. It's (with an apostrophe) means 'it is' or 'it has'.

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