verb🔗Share别住,扣住 To pin; fasten."The seamstress preened the embellishments to the bodice of the gown. "女裁缝把装饰品别在了礼服的紧身上衣上。appearanceactionChat 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 carefully, smoothing each one with its beak. "知更鸟仔细地梳理着羽毛,用喙小心地抚平每一根。animalbirdbiologynatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share炫耀, 打扮,卖弄. To show off, posture, or smarm."After winning the race, the athlete preened for the cameras, striking several poses. "赢得比赛后,那个运动员对着镜头炫耀起来,摆了好几个姿势。appearanceattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share修剪,整理. To trim up, as trees."The gardener carefully preened the rose bushes, removing dead leaves and shaping them for better growth. "园丁小心地修剪整理了那些玫瑰灌木,除去了枯叶,并修整了它们的形状,以促进更好的生长。agriculturenatureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading