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to preen
01
羽繕いする, 手入れする
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
Transitive
Intransitive
02
手入れする, 仕立てる
dress or groom with elaborate care
03
自慢する, 自画自賛する
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
preen
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例
Birds often wash themselves by preening their feathers with their beaks.
The peacock preened its feathers meticulously, ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays.