Definition
To give the appearance of intending to do something; to behave as if one is about to perform a particular action.
表示似乎將要做出某事；裝作要進行某個動作。
He made as if to leave the room, but then turned back.
他假裝要離開房間，但隨後又轉身回來。
She made as if to hit him, but then just laughed.
她假裝要打他，但後來只是笑了。
He made as if to help carry the boxes, but then stood there doing nothing.
他假裝要幫忙搬箱子，但後來站在那裡什麼也沒做。