preens
v.
(鸟)用嘴整理(羽毛)( preen的第三人称单数 );
例句:
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He struts and preens like a peacock and believes he is worthy of adoration.
他像孔雀一样趾高气扬,认为自己应该受到爱戴.
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Collared Kingfisher, Khulna Province , Bangladesh A collared kingfisher preens in the Sundarbans mangrove forest of Bangladesh.
一只白领翡翠鸟在孟加拉国巽达班斯红树林里整理羽毛.
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Marcus is sorted anyway, and can keep auditioning for Cowell and co. as he preens their locks.
来自THETIMES
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This catwalk racehorse poses and preens to order but there is rare substance behind the swagger.
来自THETIMES
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Monstah Black, responsible for mixing the score, sings, prowls, and preens.
来自NEWYORKER