possum

'pɒsәm

英文释义

n nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
n small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

中文翻译

n. 负鼠

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记忆技巧

possum 这个词源于美洲土著语，词根没有明显的词缀拆分，但可以理解为一种特定的动物名称。

例句

1. The possum was hiding in the tree during the day.
这只负鼠白天藏在树上。
2. We saw a possum crossing the road at night.
我们晚上看到一只负鼠穿过马路。
3. Possums are known for playing dead when they are scared.
负鼠在受到惊吓时以假死著称。

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