preen的读音 preen中文意思
英音
[pri:n]
美音 [prin]
vt.& vi. （鸟）用嘴整理（羽毛）美音 [prin]
中文词源
preen 整理羽毛，打扮，修饰
来自prune拼写变体，来自prune,使圆润，剪枝，修剪，用于指鸟整理羽毛，引申词义打扮，修饰。
preen 用法和例句
- He never cared a preen for her .
- 他对她一点也不在乎。
- He began to preen himself on his superior intelligence .
- 他开始为自己的才智过人而洋洋自得。
- 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。
- To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care ; preen .
- 精心打扮极其用心地打扮或修饰自己;精心装扮。
- Do not preen yourself on defeating so weak a person .
- 不要因打败弱者而自傲。