释义 |
patina /patˈi-nə/ noun- A film of basic copper carbonate that forms on exposed surfaces of copper or bronze
- A similar film of oxide, etc, on other metals
- A film or surface appearance that develops on other substances (wood, flint, etc) on long exposure or burial
- A sheen acquired from constant handling or contact (also figurative)
- A shallow pan used in ancient Rome
- A Eucharistic paten
ORIGIN: L patina a dish patˈināted adjective patināˈtion noun patˈined adjective |