preen
[pri:n]
v.整理羽毛, 精心打扮, 沾沾自喜
例句与用法:
She preened herself upon her beauty.
她为自已的美貌感到自满。
He's always preening himself on his success.
他总是对自己的成功沾沾自喜。
词形变化:
名词: preener | 动词过去式: preened | 动词过去分词: preened | 动词现在分词: preening | 动词第三人称单数: preens |
详细释义:
vt.
(鸟)用喙理(毛); 精心打扮(自己)
vi.
1. (鸟)用喙理毛; (人)精心打扮自己
2. 洋洋自得