"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.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. He looked relaxed and elegant and had the patina of success.
他神態(tài)輕松瀟灑，給人成功的印象。
來(lái)自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina.