preen
Prononciation : [priːn]
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Contexte : « nature »
(verb) to clean and arrange the feathers of a bird. Birds do this to keep their feathers neat and to stay healthy.
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The parrot preens its feathers every morning to look beautiful.
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The bird didn’t preen, so its feathers looked messy and unclean.
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Why do birds preen their feathers so often?
Contexte : « self-care »
(verb) to groom oneself, often in a way that shows off one’s appearance. This can mean tidying up your hair or clothes to look good.
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She preens in front of the mirror before going to the party.
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He didn’t preen himself before the interview, so he looked a bit scruffy.
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Do you often preen before important events?
Contexte : « self-admiration »
(verb) to take too much pride in one’s appearance or achievements. It's like when someone shows off a lot about how great they look or what they’ve done.
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After winning the contest, he couldn't help but preen about his success.
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She didn’t preen at all after the exam results, showing her modesty instead.
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Is it okay to preen a little when you feel proud of yourself?
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