| 释义 |
preen¹ /priːn/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. (鸟、兽)用嘴(或舌)整理(羽毛、皮毛)；用嘴(或舌)整理…的羽毛(或皮毛)
The duckling was preening its wing. 小鸭子在用嘴整理翅膀。
The kid lay quietly as the mother licked and preened its coat. 小山羊安静地躺着，母山羊为它舔着整理皮毛。
2. [preen oneself] 精心打扮
She preened herself in the mirror. 她对着镜子精心梳妆打扮。
3. [preen oneself]使得意；使庆幸 (on, upon)
They were preening themselves on having won another victory. 他们为获得又一次胜利而得意扬扬。
❷ vi.
1. 精心打扮
She combed her long hair carefully, preening in the mirror. 她仔细梳理自己的一头长发，对着镜子精心打扮。
2. 感到得意；感到庆幸 (on,upon)
preen with pleasure 得意扬扬
[< ME preinen, 受 preonen 影响的变体，见 PREEN²] |