preen

pri:n

GRE

v. clean with one's bill
v. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
v. dress or groom with elaborate care

vt. 用嘴整理, 打扮, 使得意
vi. 打扮漂亮, 感到得意

20,130

BNC 频率

19,121

使用频率

preen 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到前缀 pre- 意为“在前、之前”，在某种程度上可以理解为“提前整理”，符合鸟类在清理羽毛时的动作。

例句

1. Birds often preen their feathers to keep them clean and in good condition.

鸟类经常梳理羽毛，以保持它们的清洁和良好状态。

2. She likes to preen herself in front of the mirror before going out.

她喜欢在出门前在镜子前整理自己。

3. The cat spent the afternoon preening its fur in the sun.

猫咪在阳光下花了整个下午梳理自己的毛发。