v.精心修饰，刻意打扮(并自我欣赏)，顾盼自雄，沾沾自喜，得意扬扬，(用喙)整理羽毛

原形：preen第三人称单数：preens过去式：preened过去分词：preened现在分词：preening

She spent hours preening herself in front of the mirror before the big date.
她在重要约会前花了几个小时在镜子前打扮自己。
The peacock was preening its feathers, displaying its vibrant colors to attract a mate.
孔雀正在整理它的羽毛，展示其鲜艳的色彩以吸引配偶。
He always preens himself on his excellent academic record.
他总是为自己的优秀学习成绩而自豪。
Before the interview, she took time to preen, making sure every hair was in place.
面试前，她花时间精心打扮，确保每一根头发都服帖。
The models preened backstage, preparing for their runway debut.
模特们在后台打扮自己，为他们的T台首秀做准备。
It's important to preen your resume to make it stand out to potential employers.
打磨你的简历很重要，以便让它在潜在雇主面前脱颖而出。
The bird meticulously preened each feather, ensuring its plumage was impeccable.
这只鸟仔细地梳理每一片羽毛，确保其羽翼无瑕。
She preened herself with satisfaction after completing the difficult project.
完成这个艰难的项目后，她满意地自我欣赏起来。
The groomsmen were all preening in their tuxedos, eager to look their best for the wedding photos.
伴郎们穿着燕尾服都在精心打扮，渴望在婚礼照片中看起来最佳。
He couldn't help but preen a little when he received the employee of the month award.
当他获得月度员工奖时，忍不住有点沾沾自喜。