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'll check it, if I may.
如果可以的话,我要核对。
If he doesn't accompany him, I will.
如果他不,我将陪伴他。
The two men quarrelled bitterly and it was clear that the argument could only be settled by a fight.