patina

名词

1. 1

   铜绿、铜锈

   The bronze statue has developed a green patina over decades.

   这座青铜雕像经过数十年已生出一层绿色铜锈。

2. 2

   古色、包浆、光泽

   Years of polishing gave the old table a warm patina.

   多年的擦拭让这张旧桌子有了温润的古色光泽。

3. 3

   表象、外表比喻

   Beneath its patina of respectability, the firm was deeply corrupt.

   在体面的表象之下，这家公司其实腐败透顶。