| 释义 |
| | | | VERB | | | | | /priːn/ | | | | | 1 | if a bird or animal preens or preens itself , it cleans and arranges its feathers or fur with its beak or tongue （鸟兽）用嘴（或舌）整理羽毛（或皮毛） | | | | 2 | to spend a lot of time trying to make yourself look more attractive by arranging your hair , putting on make-up etc 精心打扮 | | | | 3 | to feel very proud or satisfied with something you have done 自鸣得意；沾沾自喜 | | |