| 单词 | patina |
| 释义 | patina (pætɪnə ) 1. singular noun A patina is a thin layer of something that has formed on the surface of something. The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug. [+ of] 2. singular noun 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. ...a mahogany door that is golden brown with the patina of age. [+ of] 3. singular noun 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. ...a superficial patina of knowledge. [+ of] Except for a patina of charisma, he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto. |
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