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单词
preen
释义
preen
verb
intransitive/transitive
UK
/
priːn
/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/they
preen
he/she/it
preens
present participle
preening
past tense
preened
past participle
preened
DEFINITIONS
3
1
if a bird or animal preens or preens itself, it cleans and arranges its feathers or fur with its beak or tongue
Synonyms and related words
Bird behaviour
alight
beat
be on the wing
Synonyms and related words
Animal behaviour
beach
bite
bite
2
to spend a lot of time trying to make yourself look more attractive by arranging your hair, putting on make-up etc
Synonyms and related words
To make yourself look more attractive
groom
preen
doll up
3
to feel very proud or satisfied with something that you have done
Synonyms and related words
To boast or show off
boast
show off
brag
preen
verb
intransitive/transitive
US
/
prin
/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/they
preen
he/she/it
preens
present participle
preening
past tense
preened
past participle
preened
DEFINITIONS
3
1
if a bird or animal preens or preens itself, it cleans and arranges its feathers or fur with its beak or tongue
Synonyms and related words
Bird behavior
alight
beat
be on the wing
Synonyms and related words
Animal behavior
beach
bite
bite
2
to spend a lot of time trying to make yourself look more attractive by arranging your hair, putting on make up, etc.
Synonyms and related words
To make yourself look more attractive
groom
tidy yourself up
smarten up
3
to feel very proud or satisfied with something that you have done
Synonyms and related words
To boast or show off
boast
show off
brag
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ruined
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rulebook
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ruled
rule in
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rule of thumb
rule out
rule out of
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rules are rules
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rule taker
rule the roost
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