patina

patina
[ˈpatɪnə]
noun
  1. a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period
    绿锈，铜绿
    ■a gloss or sheen on wooden furniture produced by age and polishing
    （由于长时间使用和摩擦而在家具表面产生的）光泽，光润
    ■an acquired change in the appearance of a surface
    （表面外观改变的）薄层
    plankton added a golden patina to the shallow, slowly moving water.
    浮游生物在这浅浅的缓慢流动的水表面覆盖上一层淡淡的金黄色。
    ■(figurative)an impression or appearance of something
    (喻)神态，表情
    he carries the patina of old money and good breeding.
    他带有一副家有万贯祖传家产和受过良好教育的神态。
派生
patinated
adjective
patination
noun
语源
  1. mid 18th cent.: from Italian, from Latin patina 'shallow dish'
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