preen

UK
/priːn/
US
/priːn/

Переводы

preenглагол
preened
Прошедшее простое время
preened
Причастие прошедшего времени
preening
Герундий
UK
/priːn/
US
/priːn/
The bird began to preen its feathers.
Птица начала прихорашиваться, расправляя свои перья.
Дополнительные переводы

Определения

preenглагол
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.