make as if to do something

Related to word: make

Idiom

Definition

  1. To give the appearance of intending to do something; to behave as if one is about to perform a particular action.

    表示似乎将要做出某事;装作要进行某个动作。

    • He made as if to leave the room, but then turned back.

      他假装要离开房间,但随后又转身回来。

    • She made as if to hit him, but then just laughed.

      她假装要打他,但后来只是笑了。

    • He made as if to help carry the boxes, but then stood there doing nothing.

      他假装要帮忙搬箱子,但后来站在那里什么也没做。