Definition
To feign death or sleep in order to avoid being bothered or attacked.
裝死，裝睡
When he realized he was being watched, he decided to play possum to escape danger.
当他发现自己被监视时，他决定装死以逃离危险。
She played possum to the manager's complaints and continued working as if nothing had happened.
她对经理的抱怨装聋作哑，继续工作，好像什么都没发生过。
The cat played possum when the child approached, trying to avoid being noticed.
当孩子靠近时，猫咪装死，试图避免被注意到。