"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.
实用例句
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。来自《权威词典》
2. 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。来自柯林斯例句
3. He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
他任由大杯内壁积聚上一层薄薄的咖啡垢。来自柯林斯例句
4. Except for a patina of charisma, he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto.
