patina
柯林斯词典
1. N-SING A patina is a thin layer of something that has formed on the surface of something. (物体表面形成的)薄层[with supp]
He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug. 他任由马克杯里积上一层薄薄的咖啡垢。
2. N-SING The patina on an old object is an attractive soft shine that has developed on its surface, usually because it has been used a lot. (旧物表面的)光泽; 包浆[with supp]
...a mahogany door that is golden brown with the patina of age. ...一扇亮棕色的红木门，散发着年深日久积成的光泽。
3. N a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, esp the green oxidation of bronze or copper 金属表层氧化物(尤指铜绿)→see also verdigris
4. N-SING If you say that someone has a patina of a quality or characteristic, you mean that they have a small but impressive amount of this quality or characteristic. (有点儿...的)样子[with supp, oft N 'of' n]
Except for a patina of charisma, he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto. 除了小有点儿魅力外，他和多伦多其他众多机灵的年轻小伙子没有两样。
5. N a broad shallow dish used in ancient Rome (古罗马的)大铜盘
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patina /ˈpætɪnə, pəˈtinə/
剑桥词典
- [ 单数名词 ]
a thin surface layer that develops on something because of use, age , or chemical action
（物体表面的）薄层
His tomb was covered with a yellow patina of lichen . 他的墓地上长了一层薄薄的黄色地衣。
[ 单数名词 ] formal
something that makes someone or something seem to be something that they are not
假象
Beware their patina of civility , it's only an act . 当心他们礼貌、客气的假象，那只不过是在装样子。
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ] chemistry specialized
a blue-green layer that forms on copper , brass or bronze
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