preen

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية تنظيف الطائر لريشه وترتيبه بمنقاره، ويُستعمل مجازاً للإنسان بمعنى العناية بالمظهر والاهتمام بالزينة والتبختر.

A verb used to describe the act of cleaning and arranging feathers (of birds) or, figuratively, of grooming oneself with meticulous care.

1. Clean feathers with the beakB2formal

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

   تنظيف الريش بالمنقار

   • The pigeon sat on the ledge and began to preen its feathers.
   • After bathing, the swan spent several minutes preening.
   • Birds preen to keep their feathers in good condition for flight.

   المرادفاتcleangroomplumesmoothtend

2. Feel self-satisfactionC1formal

   To feel or show pride in oneself, often for an accomplishment.

   الاعتزاز بالنفس

   • He preened himself on winning the prestigious award.
   • She preened with satisfaction after her successful presentation.
   • The team preened over their victory in the championship.

   المرادفاتpride oneself

3. Groom oneself meticulouslyB2informal

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

   التأنق والعناية بالمظهر

   • She spent an hour preening in front of the mirror before the party.
   • He preened his hair and adjusted his tie for the interview.
   • The actor preened himself before stepping onto the red carpet.

   المرادفاتdress upgroomprimpspruce up

   الأضدادdisarraydisheveldisorderneglectrumple