patina
US /pəˈti.nə/
UK /pəˈti.nə/

名词
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铜绿, 绿锈
a green or brown film on the surface of old bronze or of other similar metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes
示例:
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The ancient bronze statue had a beautiful green patina.
古老的青铜雕像上有一层美丽的绿色铜绿。
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Over time, the copper roof developed a rich, dark patina.
随着时间的推移,铜屋顶形成了一层丰富而深色的铜绿。
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3.
积淀, 底蕴, 经验
an accumulation of knowledge or experience
示例:
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His long career in diplomacy gave him a deep patina of wisdom.
他漫长的外交生涯赋予了他深厚的智慧积淀。
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The old professor had a patina of academic rigor.
这位老教授具有深厚的学术严谨性积淀。
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