preen
US /priːn/
UK /priːn/
1.
membersihkan bulu, merapikan diri
of a bird) tidy and clean its feathers with its beak
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The pigeon sat on the ledge, meticulously preening its wings.
Burung merpati itu duduk di birai, dengan teliti membersihkan sayapnya.
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The swan gracefully preened its white feathers on the lake.
Angsa itu dengan anggun membersihkan bulu putihnya di tasik.
2.
bersolek, berbangga
devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance
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He spent hours preening in front of the mirror before the party.
Dia menghabiskan berjam-jam bersolek di hadapan cermin sebelum parti.
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She likes to preen about her achievements.
Dia suka berbangga dengan pencapaiannya.