preen
矫枉过正,矫治,矫饰
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Definitions
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- : to trim or dress with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn.
- : to dress carefully or smartly; primp: The king preened himself in his elaborate ceremonial robes.
- : to pride on an achievement, personal quality, etc.: He preened himself on having been graduated with honors.
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- : to make oneself appear striking or smart in dress or appearance: No amount of careful preening will compensate for poor posture.
- : to be exultant or proud.
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Examples
Owls normally find naturally occurring hideaways to preen, sleep, and build nests.
A Manassas retiree who had started a Facebook page when the loon landed in Fairfax posted daily pictures and comments that tracked the loon swimming, preening, fish-catching and eating.
When the loon was released, Mager said it seemed to swim out onto the lake, preening itself.
Since then, posts and updates on the loon have taken off as many report on its every move, from eating a fish to preening its feathers.
Sam liked to wear fancy necklaces, the flashier the better, and strut and preen like Marlene Dietrich in “The Blue Angel.”
Hot pink takes the Preen by Thornton Bregazzi runway in London.
This is not the first time Palin has attempted to sun and preen herself in the heat of a Thatcherite sun.
Rather than preen about whether he could win, Christie considered whether he should win.
An endless stream of 2012 presidential wannabes will preen for adoring fans and plentiful cameras.
A few moments to preen and promenade for the cameras following months of planning and fitting, hours of hair and makeup.
The stones and metal rattle inEach dry and withering ear, As lackadaisical they loll,And preen themselves, and peer.
I saw him rise from his chair; I saw the astounded look of old Deborah when she came in with his supper ale in a jug.