preen

动词

1. 1

   整理羽毛、啄理羽毛指鸟类

   The swans were preening their feathers on the riverbank.

   天鹅在河岸上整理著自己的羽毛。

2. 2

   精心打扮、梳理仪容

   He spent an hour preening in front of the mirror before the party.

   派对前他在镜子前打扮了一个小时。

3. 3

   自满、得意、自我夸耀贬义

   She preened herself on being the youngest manager in the company.

   她为自己是公司里最年轻的主管而洋洋得意。