preen
/ˈpriːn/
American
- v. 整理羽毛, 自鸣得意
- Definition
- v. to clean and arrange feathers with the beak, or to look pleased with yourself
- Example
- The bird began to preen its feathers in the sunlight.
- 那只鸟开始在阳光下梳理羽毛。