playing possum

form-of participle present

present participle of play possum

Japanese Meaning

「playing possum」は、動詞「play possum」の現在分詞形であり、進行形を示す活用形です。

The raccoon was playing possum when the dog barked nearby, hoping the commotion would pass.

アライグマは近くで犬が吠えると死んだふりをして、騒ぎが収まるのを待っていた。

Sense（1）

present participle of play possum