patina

US [ˈpætɪnə]
UK ['pætɪnə]
  • n.(金属表面的)绿锈;薄层;(木器或皮革的)光泽
  • Web铜绿;林嘉绮;铜锈
Plural Form:patinas  Plural Form:patinae  
patina
n.
1.
(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
2.
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
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。

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