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。