as if

分类：连词

定义

表示’好像、仿佛’，引导方式状语从句，常用虚拟语气。

用法

• 引导方式状语从句
• 表示与事实相反的假设(用虚拟语气)

例句

1. He talks as if he knew everything.
2. She looks as if she were ill. (虚拟语气)
3. It seems as if it is going to rain. (可能实现)

相关术语

• as though
• 方式状语从句
• 虚拟语气