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patina

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n.铜绿,绿锈,薄层,光泽,古色

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patina


/'pætɪnə; `pætɪnə/
n [sing]
1 green coating that forms on the surface of old bronze or copper 铜绿.
2 glossy surface on old wood (古木器上的)光泽.

patina


n [singular]
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: Latin;Origin:'plate']
a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of copper or bronze
a smooth, shiny surface that gradually develops on wood, leather etc
a patina of wealth/success etc
the appearance of being wealthy, successful etc