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I . preen [pri:n] ГЛ. неперех.

1. preen (tidy its feathers):

preen birds

чи́стить клю́вом пе́рья

2. preen уничиж. (tidy oneself up):

preen

прихора́шиваться

preen

наводи́ть красоту́

II . preen [pri:n] ГЛ. перех.

1. preen (tidy):

preen feathers

чи́стить клю́вом

2. preen уничиж. (groom):

to preen oneself

прихора́шиваться

3. preen уничиж. (congratulate):

to preen oneself on sth

горди́ться собо́й за что-ли́бо

Примеры со словом preen

to preen oneself

прихора́шиваться

to preen oneself on sth

горди́ться собо́й за что-ли́бо

Одноязычные примеры (не проверены редакцией PONS)

английский

Liberal bloggers are preening and snarky (well, maybe the movie has a point here).

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The male then scrambled onto the female's back and copulated, which was then followed by soft clucking and occasionally more preening.

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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.

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Preen was mainly a centre half forward but could also be used in the ruck.

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This allows them to conceal themselves between the feather shafts and avoid being dislodged during preening or flight.

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As moulting birds preen, they remove the waxy coating, and the feather unfurls.

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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.

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She would preen, and so he could identify her.

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They can enjoy preening the hair and clothing of their owners, and chewing on clothing, buttons, watches, and jewelry.

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Because certain birds can not reach parasites on all parts of their bodies, particularly their necks, they benefit from preening one another.

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