noun🔗Share整布叉，整布器 A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth."The tailor used his preen to carefully press the fabric before cutting it. "裁缝在裁剪布料之前，用他的整布叉仔细地压平布料。utensiljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share别针, 大头针 (dialectal) pin"My little brother used a small, wooden preen to hold his paper clips together in his school project. "我的弟弟用一个小小的木制别针把回形针固定在他的学校项目里。itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share别针，胸针 (dialectal) bodkin; brooch"Her grandmother's antique preen, a silver brooch shaped like a flower, fastened her shawl. "她奶奶的古董别针，一枚银质的、花朵形状的胸针，别住了她的披肩。wearitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share别住，固定，扣住 To pin; fasten."The seamstress preened the fabric to the lining, securing the edges perfectly. "女裁缝把布料别到衬里上，完美地固定住了边缘。actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share梳理羽毛，打扮。 (of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers."The robin preened its feathers meticulously on the branch outside the classroom window. "知更鸟在教室窗外的树枝上，一丝不苟地梳理着自己的羽毛。animalbirdnatureactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share炫耀，打扮，卖弄。 To show off, posture, or smarm."The boy preened in front of the mirror before going to his school dance, adjusting his tie and smoothing his hair. "男孩去学校舞会之前，在镜子前又是整理领带又是抚平头发，一个劲儿地臭美显摆。appearanceactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share修剪, 整修 To trim up, as trees."The gardener used clippers to preen the rose bushes, making them look neat and healthy. "园丁用剪子修剪玫瑰灌木丛，使它们看起来整洁又健康。plantagriculturenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
