preen [pri:n]

英汉解释

vt. 打扮；用嘴整理；赞扬
vi. 洋洋自得；把（自己）打扮漂亮

同义词

v. congratulate，dress，plume，primp

参考例句

1. We were preening ourselves on having won another victory.
我们为获得又一次胜利而得意洋洋。
2. Then, they stand about to preen their white plumage carefully.
然后他们停下来用嘴仔细地整理他们洁白的羽毛。
3. Mimicry can also be a great way to preen, or learn, or make a new friend.
伪装术也可以是一种很好的炫耀，学习和交友的方式。

英英解释

v.
  1. clean with one's bill
  2. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
  3. dress or groom with elaborate care

网络释义

preen
打扮; 普瑞恩; 用嘴理; 打扮漂亮;
Nurse Preen
韩易伦;
preen gland
尾脂腺; 油腺（禽），润羽腺; 润羽腺; 舐腺（尾脂腺），;
preen oneself
自夸;
preen - rumble
弄整齐 - 使皱;