verb🔗Shareピンで留める, 固定するTo pin; fasten."The seamstress preened the embellishments to the bodice of the gown. "仕立て屋はガウンの胴体に装飾品をピンで留めました。appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽繕いする, 羽毛の手入れをする(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers."The robin preened its feathers carefully, smoothing each one with its beak. "コマドリはくちばしでそれぞれの羽を滑らかにしながら、丁寧に羽繕いをした。animalbirdbiologynatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share気取る, 見せびらかすTo show off, posture, or smarm."After winning the race, the athlete preened for the cameras, striking several poses. "レースに勝った後、その選手はカメラの前で気取り、いくつかのポーズをとった。appearanceattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share剪定する, 刈り込むTo trim up, as trees."The gardener carefully preened the rose bushes, removing dead leaves and shaping them for better growth. "庭師はバラの茂みを注意深く剪定し、枯れ葉を取り除き、より良く成長するように形を整えました。agriculturenatureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading