"greenish film on old bronze," 1748, from French patine (18c.), from Italian patina, perhaps from Latin patina "dish, pan" (see pan (n.)), on the notion of encrustation on ancient bronze dishes. Sense of "refinement, cultural sophistication" first recorded 1933.
雙語例句
1. He looked relaxed and elegant and had the patina of success.
他神態輕松瀟灑，給人成功的印象。
來自《權威詞典》
2. The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina.
這個獎杯給人印象非常深刻，相當特別，因為它表面有一層漂亮的綠銹。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
他任由大杯內壁積聚上一層薄薄的咖啡垢。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Except for a patina of charisma, he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto.