'AS IF' + NON-FINITE CLAUSE
EGP #168 | C2 | CLAUSES / comparatives Can use 'as if' + non-finite clause to introduce a second clause as a comparison. Lexical range: N/A
他合上书站了起来，好像示意这堂课到此结束。
He closed the book and stood up, ___as ___if to signal the end of the lesson.
她慢慢走过画廊，好像在全神品味每一笔笔触。
She walked slowly through the gallery, ___as ___if taking in every brushstroke.
那位政客朝话筒倾了倾身子，好像在分享一个秘密。
The politician leaned toward the microphone, ___as ___if to share a secret.
孩子把脸贴在商店橱窗上，好像要把里面的每件玩具都记住。
The child pressed her face against the shop window, ___as ___if memorizing every toy inside.
他打出几个字又删掉，然后盯着屏幕，好像在等灵感降临。
He typed a few words, deleted them, then stared at the screen, ___as ___if waiting for inspiration to strike.