CEFR B2

as if

Translation

まるで〜のように / 〜かのように

Meaning

Used to describe how something appears or feels, often implying that the situation is not actually real or is unlikely.

Examples

He acts as if he owns the place.
He acts as if he owns the place.
It looks as if it might rain later.
It looks as if it might rain later.

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as if (B2)

カタカナ: アズ・イフ

IPA: /æz ɪf/

Definition

Used to describe how something appears or feels, often implying that the situation is not actually real or is unlikely.

意味: 何かがどのように見えるか、あるいはどのように感じられるかを説明する際に使います。実際にはそうではない、あるいは可能性が低い状況を暗示することが多いです。

Examples / 例文

He acts as if he owns the place. — He acts as if he owns the place.
It looks as if it might rain later. — It looks as if it might rain later.

As if の日本語訳

Japanese translations of As if:

まるで〜のように
〜かのように

How to Use As if

It looks as if... (observation): Judging by current evidence, it seems likely that... — "It looks as if we are going to be late."

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