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preening

英[priːn] 美[priːn]
  • v.整理羽毛;精心打扮;沾沾自喜
preener preened preened preening preens

详细释义

Verb:
  1. clean with one's bill;

    "The birds preened"

  2. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

  3. dress or groom with elaborate care;

    "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

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。

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