英汉词典

preen 基本解释

vt.& vi.

（鸟）用嘴整理（羽毛）；

变形

过去式：preened过去分词：preened现在分词：preening第三人称单数：preens

英英释义

preen[ pri:n ]

v.clean with one's bill

"The birds preened"

同义词：plume

pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

同义词：congratulate

dress or groom with elaborate care

同义词：primpplumedress

preen 相关例句

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. Juvenile king penguins preen on the shore.
   年轻的企鹅首领在岸边用嘴整理羽毛。
2. The girl is preening oneself in front of the mirror.
   那女孩正对着镜子梳妆打扮.
3. She preened herself upon her beauty.
   她为自已的美貌感到自满。
4. He's always preening himself on his success.
   他总是对自己的成功沾沾自喜。

权威例句

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