preen

英 [pri?n] 美[prin]
  • vt. 打扮;用嘴整理;贊揚(yáng)
  • vi. 洋洋自得;把(自己)打扮漂亮

英英釋意


1. clean with one's bill;
"The birds preened"
2. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
3. dress or groom with elaborate care;
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"