북미에 서식하는 흰 얼굴과 털 없는 꼬리를 가진 주머니쥐.
An informal name for the opossum, a North American marsupial known for its white face and hairless tail.
예문:
"The possum played dead when the dog approached it."
"A mother possum carries her young on her back."
호주와 인근 지역에 서식하는 털이 많고 나무 위에서 사는 유전대류 동물.
A tree-dwelling Australasian marsupial with a thick coat and a prehensile tail, distinct from the American opossum.
예문:
"Possums in Australia are protected species in many areas."
"The golden brushtail possum is native to Tasmania."
위험을 피하거나 속이기 위해 잠든 척하거나 죽은 척하는 행동.
A state of pretending to be asleep, dead, or ignorant to deceive others or avoid danger.
예문:
"I knew he was just playing possum to avoid doing the dishes."
"She played possum during the meeting to see how others would react."