possum
n
1 = opossum.
2 (idm 习语) play `possum (infml 口) pretend to be unaware of sth in order to deceive sb (as a possum pretends to be dead when being attacked) 佯装不知以欺骗人(如负鼠受袭时装死状); 装傻; 装糊涂.
🗣️ 情景例句
I push myself very hard to do well.
为了干得好,我给自己很大压力。
She will be amazed when she wakes up for dinner.
她要是在吃晚餐的时候醒来。必定会大吃一惊。
No? Then, Antonio, be ready. And Shylock, take your knife and prepare to do the deed.