patina

英 [ˈpætɪnə]

美 [pəˈtiːnə]

n.  (金属表面的)绿锈，铜锈，氧化层; 薄层; (木器或皮革的)光泽

复数：patinas　

GRE机械

BNC.24215 / COCA.17560

牛津词典

noun

• （金属表面的）绿锈，铜锈，氧化层
  a green, black or brown layer that forms on the surface of some metals
• 薄层；（木器或皮革的）光泽
  a thin layer that forms on other materials; the shiny surface that develops on wood or leather when it is polished
  1. He looked relaxed and elegant and had the patina of success.
     他神态轻松潇洒，给人成功的印象。

柯林斯词典

• N-SING （物体表面形成的）薄层
  Apatinais a thin layer of something that has formed on the surface of something.
  1. The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina...
     这个奖杯给人印象非常深刻，相当特别，因为它表面有一层漂亮的绿锈。
  2. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
     他任由大杯内壁积聚上一层薄薄的咖啡垢。
• N-SING （旧东西年深日久产生的）包浆，光泽
  Thepatinaon an old object is an attractive soft shine that has developed on its surface, usually because it has been used a lot.
  1. ...a mahogany door that is golden brown with the patina of age.
     红木门因为年深日久形成的金棕色包浆
• N-SING （有点儿…的）样子
  If you say that someone has apatina ofa quality or characteristic, you mean that they have a small but impressive amount of this quality or characteristic.
  1. ...a superficial patina of knowledge...
     表面上有点儿知识的样子
  2. Except for a patina of charisma, he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto.
     除了有点儿魅力外，他和多伦多其他众多机灵的年轻小伙子没有两样。

英英释义

noun

• a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal

双语例句

• De-limbing machine ( excl. hand-held) for logs Restorers have so far removed more than two thirds of the dull patina which had been obscuring the statue.
  除枝干机（手提式除外）用于原木加工到目前为止，修复工作者们已经清除了超过三分之二的暗灰色铜锈，这些铜锈使雕像失去了光泽。
• Consumers want a return to warmth, patina, authenticity and direction.
  消费者希望回归到过去的温馨、风韵、诚意以及方向。
• Black, white and grey carpets printed with wood panelling or the patterns of classical French ceiling design also have a slightly eerie effect, modern yet with the nostalgic patina of an old black-and-white photo.
  黑色、白色和灰色的地毯上印有木镶板图案，古典的法国天花板设计等，也构成了略有些阴森恐怖的效果。
• When compared with ancient cities that have acquired the patina of life, our modern attempts to create cities artificially are, from a human point of view, entirely unsuccessful.
  时相比，与古代的城市，已获得帕蒂娜的生活，我们的现代试图创造城市人为是，从人类的角度来看，完全失败。
• Rather than wearing out, it will develop a natural "Patina" and grow more beautiful over time.
  不是穿出来，将开发一个天然的“古色”，并随着时间的推移变得更加美丽。
• Naturally, in this context I think of the patina of age on materials, of innumerable small scratches on surfaces, of varnish that has grown dull and brittle, and of edges polished by use.
  自然地，在这样的背景下，我关心材料上岁月的光泽，关心表面无数细小的划痕，关心褪色而易碎的漆面，关心被使用磨光的边缘。
• He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
  他任由大杯内壁积聚上一层薄薄的咖啡垢。
• Interior views and vignettes show Saladino at his celebrated best, creating old-world character and patina but able to snap a room into the present with deft touches.
  室内观点和蔓藤花样显示出了萨拉迪诺最好的庆祝，创造出古代世界的性质和神态但是又能够在一个房间里突然轻松的触及到现代气息。
• Beware their patina of civility, it's only an act.
  当心他们那层礼貌的外衣，那只不过是种伪善。
• Objects, some precious, some whose only value is the patina of age, pass from hand to hand in search of a home.
  文物中有一些很珍贵，而另外一些唯一的价值就是岁月所赋予的古色古香。它们在寻找归宿的过程中不断易手。