英语词汇“preen”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

preen

(prēn)

v. preened, preen·ing, preens

v.tr.

a. To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.

b. To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.

2. To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.

3. To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.

v.intr.

1. To dress up; primp.

2. To swell with pride; gloat or exult.

[Middle English proinen, preinen, blend of Old French proignier, to prune; see PRUNE², and Old French poroindre, to anoint before (por-, before from Latin prō-; see PRO-¹ + oindre, to anoint, from Latin unguere).]

preener n.

单词	preen
释义	preen (prēn) v. preened, preen·ing, preens v.tr. 1. a. To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. b. To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do. 2. To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp. 3. To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat. v.intr. 1. To dress up; primp. 2. To swell with pride; gloat or exult. [Middle English proinen, preinen, blend of Old French proignier, to prune; see PRUNE², and Old French poroindre, to anoint before (por-, before from Latin prō-; see PRO-¹ + oindre, to anoint, from Latin unguere).] preener n.
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