preen
动词
英 [priːn] 美 [prin]
基本释义
vt.(鸟)用嘴整理,打扮,赞扬vi.把(自己)打扮漂亮
词根词缀
前缀
pre-
在...之前
+
词根
en
整理
pre- + en = preen
网络释义
打扮；整理羽毛；自满
Wiktionary英语原文词典
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1. The peacock preened its feathers, showing off its beautiful plumage.
孔雀整理羽毛，展示它美丽的羽毛。
2. She preened in front of the mirror, happy with her new outfit.
她站在镜子前打扮自己，对自己的新装非常满意。
3. He preened after receiving praise from his boss.
在老板的夸奖下，他洋洋得意。
实用场景例句
商务邮件
The manager spent the entire meeting preening over the team's recent successes instead of addressing current issues.
经理在整场会议上都在对团队近期的成功自鸣得意，而不是解决当前的问题。
学术写作
Certain avian species preen meticulously to maintain the waterproofing of their plumage.
某些鸟类会精心整理羽毛，以保持其羽毛的防水性。
旅游出行
We sat on the balcony, watching the flamingos preen their feathers by the lake.
我们坐在阳台上，看着火烈鸟在湖边用嘴整理羽毛。
日常对话
Stop preening yourself in the mirror, we are going to be late!
别在镜子前打扮了，我们要迟到了！
社交媒体
Preening myself for tonight's gala! Can't wait to show off this new dress. 💃✨
正在为今晚的晚会打扮自己！等不及要展示这条新裙子了。💃✨
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