| 正面 | preen |
|---|---|
| 背面 | 【考法 1】vt.整理(羽毛): to smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill 【近】plume 【反】rumple 弄皱 【考法 2】vt.打扮修饰: to dress or groom (oneself) with elaborate care 【例】She always preen herself in an elaborate suit before going to the opera.她去听歌剧之前总要精心打扮一番，穿上最豪华的服装。 【近】groom, plume, primp 【考法 3】vt.自满: to take pride or satisfaction in (oneself) 【例】He always preen himself on his ancestry.他总是因为他的血统而洋洋得意 【近】gloat, plume, pride 【反】efface 表现出谦卑 |
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