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Rich
I can’t understand the meaning of the word “plume” here. I consult the dictionary and it says that “plume” is a noun but it is a verb here. Could anyone explain it? Thank you!
2021年1月7日 08:30
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It is a verb. It means literally to decorate with feathers or to congratulate yourself, i.e. feel self-satisfied. The uses of plume as a verb are very rare.
2021年1月7日
Hi Rich, “plume” in this context means to make oneself feel great satisfaction. Plume is normally associated with a bird’s feathers. A bird would tidy up its feathers to make itself look more attractive. You can also have a plume of smoke which starts off with a thin layer and then spreads into more layers, thus appearing as plumes of smoke going off in different directions just like feathers. I hope that helps you 🤓
2021年1月7日
Language changes over time. Little Women by Alcott was written about 150 years ago.
2021年1月7日
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