Patina



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 绿锈; 光亮的外表
• ［英］ n. 绿锈 ( green film formed naturally on copper and bronze) ; 光亮的外表 ( a beautiful covering or exterior)
• ［类］ 反义词: essential quality ( 本质, 实质)
• ［记］ 原指古罗马人用的大铜盘 ( patina)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural patinas or patinae)

• Etymology: Italian, from Latin, shallow dish — more at paten
• Date: 1748
• 1.
  • a. a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
  • b. a surface appearance of something grown beautiful especially with age or use
• 2. an appearance or aura that is derived from association, habit, or established character
• 3. a superficial covering or exterior

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