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单词 preens
释义

preen1 /prēn/

transitive verb
  1. (of a bird) to clean and arrange (the feathers), or to clean and arrange the feathers of (a part of the body)
  2. To groom (oneself) esp with evident vanity
  3. To plume, pride or congratulate (oneself) (with on)
intransitive verb

To spend time preening oneself

ORIGIN: Appar prune2 assimilated to preen2

preen gland noun

A bird's uropygial gland, which secretes oil used in preening the feathers

preen2 /prēn/ (Scot)

noun

A pin

transitive verb

To pin

ORIGIN: OE prēon pin, brooch
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