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to preen
01
清理, 梳理
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
Transitive
Intransitive
02
打扮, 修整
dress or groom with elaborate care
03
自夸, 祝贺自己
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
preen
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例子
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.
