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make as if

/meɪk æz ɪf/

翻译: 古旧表达,意为假装或装作要做某事,常用于描述模拟某个动作或意图。

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/meɪk æz ɪf/C1informal已废弃
  • zh古旧表达,意为假装或装作要做某事,常用于描述模拟某个动作或意图。

An older, now largely outdated expression meaning to pretend or act as if one is about to do something, often used to describe feigning an action or intention.

  1. Pretend or act as ifB2informal

    To behave in a way that suggests something is true, often to deceive or for effect.

    zh假装

    • He made as if to leave, but then stayed.
    • She made as if she didn't hear him.
    • They made as if they were interested in the product.