请输入您要查询的英文单词：

　

单词 preen
释义

preen

​verb intransitive/transitive
UK /priːn/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theypreen
he/she/itpreens
present participlepreening
past tensepreened
past participlepreened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 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. 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. 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/theypreen
he/she/itpreens
present participlepreening
past tensepreened
past participlepreened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 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. 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. 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
随便看

　

英语词典包含67175条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。

　

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间：2025/1/23 7:53:28