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preen AHD[prēn] D.J.[priːn]K.K.[prin]v.（动词）preened, preen.ing, preens v.tr.（及物动词）- To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill.用嘴整理：用嘴或喙平整或清理（羽毛）
- To trim or clean (fur) with the tongue, as cats do.用舌头清理：象猫一样用舌头修饰或清理（皮毛）
- To dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care; primp.精心打扮：精心地打扮或修饰（自己）；过分地打扮
- To take pride or satisfaction in (oneself); gloat.自满：自满或以己为傲；心满意足地注视
v.intr.（不及物动词）- To dress up; primp.穿戴打扮；过分地打扮
- To swell with pride; gloat or exult.自负：骄傲自大；心满意足或狂喜
- Middle English proinen, preinen 中古英语 proinen, preinen
- blend of Old French proignier [to prune] * see prune 2混合了 古法语 proignier [修剪] * 参见 prune2
- Old French poroindre [to anoint before] por- [before] from Latin prō- * see pro- 1 oindre [to anoint] from Latin unguere 古法语 poroindre [在…前涂油] por- [在…前] 源自 拉丁语 prō- * 参见 pro-1 oindre [涂油] 源自 拉丁语 unguere
preenʹer n.（名词） |