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preen

/priːn/

Übersetzungen

preenverb

preened

Präteritum

preened

Partizip Perfekt

preening

Gerundium

/priːn/

The bird began to preen its feathers.

Птица начала прихорашиваться, расправляя свои перья.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

preenverb

To clean and arrange the feathers with the beak, as birds do.

The parrot spent the afternoon preening its feathers.

To dress or groom oneself with care and attention to detail.

She preened in front of the mirror before heading out to the party.

To pride or congratulate oneself on an achievement or quality.

He preened over his promotion at work, feeling quite pleased with himself.