preening
US /ˈpriːnɪŋ/
UK /ˈpriːnɪŋ/
名词
1.
梳理羽毛, 整理羽毛
the action of a bird smoothing and cleaning its feathers with its beak
示例:
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We watched the swan's careful preening by the lake.
我们看着天鹅在湖边仔细地梳理羽毛。
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The bird spent a long time preening its feathers.
这只鸟花了很长时间梳理羽毛。
2.
打扮, 炫耀
the act of spending time making oneself look attractive and admiring one's appearance
示例:
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Her constant preening in front of the mirror was annoying.
她不停地在镜子前打扮，这很烦人。
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He spent hours on his hair, a clear sign of his daily preening ritual.
他花了好几个小时打理头发，这清楚地表明了他每天的打扮习惯。
形容词
得意洋洋的, 自负的
displaying excessive vanity or self-admiration
示例:
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He gave a preening smile after winning the award.
他赢得奖项后露出了得意洋洋的笑容。
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Her preening attitude made her unpopular with her colleagues.
她自负的态度让她在同事中不受欢迎。
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