Definition of patina in English:

patina

noun ˈpatɪnəpəˈtinə

1A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
绿锈，铜绿
many bronzes have been overcleaned, their original patina removed and artificially replaced
Example sentencesExamples
- It contains a small amount of copper and acquires a patina that resists corrosion.
- Poised along the stream are a pair of coyote sculptures cut from sheet metal and allowed to develop a rusty patina.
- Over time, the copper acquires an attractive patina.
- The likeness of the poet and the bench he sits upon are cast in bronze which has acquired a fine and appropriately green patina.
- His experimental nature has not diminished and continues to explore in bronze casting and developing patina.
- It is also non-magnetic, resists wear, and forms a green patina which makes it resistant to corrosion.
- Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its beauty.
- Four of the heads wear masks of applied gold-leaf, and it gleams strangely over the green patina of the ancient bronze.
- They'd cast it in a rough mix of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, so that the rust and patinas of decay would be reproduced quickly.
- A dark bronze with minimal patina, the sculpture itself is massive but subtle.
- A bright copper skin will gradually oxidize to a green patina that will blend into surrounding nature.
- Most of the scratchy lines and squiggles visible here are the green patina of oxidized bronze, not a part of the original coin as cast.
- In sulfurous atmospheres, a brown patina may be produced.
- However, the statue has been there for many years and over time has developed a patina which is characteristic of bronze.
- By and large, people prefer their copper and brass polished, so some evidence of age, offered by the patina which is so helpful in identifying genuinely old articles of pewter, is not always available for copper and brass.
- Uprights are one-inch copper pipes which will weather to a blue green patina to match the trim color of the house.
- Steel will eventually rust, but that just adds an appealing patina.
- Highlights on aging water pipes suggested an aquamarine-hued patina, which supplants the festive polychromy of Scott's earlier kinetic works.
- The other small works have a lighter green patina, often streaky, as if they had been exposed to the elements.
- Old pewter develops a patina or film of thin oxide which is difficult to replicate, and this type of oxidation is one of the things collectors look for to confirm age.
Synonyms
layer, coat, coating, covering, cover, surface, sheet, blanket, dusting, skin, overlay, screen, mask, wash, glaze, varnish, veneer, veil
1. 1.1 A gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing.
  （由于长时间使用和摩擦而在家具表面产生的）光泽，光润
  the dining table will acquire a warm patina with age
  figurative plankton added a golden patina to the shallow, slowly moving water
  浮游生物在这浅浅的缓慢流动的水表面覆盖上一层淡淡的金黄色。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Or choose from hand-hewn barn beams and pole rafters, rich in character and historic detail with a beautiful aged, natural patina.
  It has a gorgeous marble chequerboard floor, varnished walls which ape the patina of age, weathered-looking mirrors, soft but stylish chrome lighting, candles, flowers and retro jazz playing in the background.
  All edges are carefully sanded round and the wood is protected with all-natural ‘elf oil’ that will darken with the wood as it ages, giving the kitchen a beautifully rich patina.
  Kudos to you for wanting to restore them while maintaining their patina and natural beauty.
  Although he was frequently asked to ‘antique,’ or add a false patina, to his wares, he steadfastly refused.
  It softens and lifts the paint up from the surface of the wood but does not discolor, raise the grain, or destroy the wood's natural patina.
  As in cleaning an oil painting, carefully removing the dirty finish would reveal the quality of the wood and the dressing table's true patina.
  The remodelled Cinq feels like its exquisite reproduction furniture: beautifully done, not a thread out of place, but the lack of any patina of age gives it away.
  His skills as a furniture restorer enabled him to expertly reproduce old patina and copy surface decoration.
  This wood-panelled study retains much of its original patina.
  Another way to conjure a time and place is with wood furniture that has patina.
  Unlike leather goods and fine wood that develop a desirable patina and texture with age, the effect is less than appealing when it's staring back at you from the mirror.
  The dining room's French fruitwood table, dating from the 1860s, plays off the patina of the original plank floors.
  It was grainy and shiny with the most amazing patina and colouring, a real mahogany nugget revealed.
  The pine bookshelves finished with only the unique patina of age, held an eclectic selection of literary works.
  It will thrive with absolutely no care whatsoever, and over time will develop a patina of silver gray as it ages.
  Its beauty increases with use which causes a patina or soft sheen to form.
  Trims were gilded and every bit of wood showing polished to a patina like glass.
  The researchers looked at the tablet's patina - the coating of chemicals that forms on surfaces as they age.
  Synonyms
  shine, sheen, lustre, gleam, shininess, glossiness, brightness, brilliance, shimmer, sparkle
2. 1.2 The impression or appearance of something.
  〈喻〉神态，表情
  he carries the patina of old money and good breeding
  他带着一副有祖传家产和颇有教养的神态。
  Example sentencesExamples
  There were no real hard hedges to it, but a kind of luxurious patina that drew the listener into his unique world as if by stealth.
  The buildings, like the bridge, will weather and change over time and gradually acquire the patina of use and common history.
  The stone house, which has the patina of a much older place, like a Roman ruin, opens into a courtyard where students paint.
  And, therefore, it gains the sort of magical patina after a while.
  Over the generations it's acquired a patina of legend, and in a world of the instantaneous that has an attraction.
  He married their sister, Elizabeth of York, to add the patina of a blood right.
  The shape of things as you change your viewing angle now carries the patina of meaning.
  Her body once again shone with a patina of emotion.
  The series is tinged with that otherworldly patina that makes anime special.
  Recycled materials add a rustic patina throughout the home.
  And just to add the patina of respectability, we put in a blackcurrant bush.
  It only appears here to give a misleading patina of bilingualism to my blog.
  Do you think the Academy is really hip to how great Gosford Park is, or do they just like it's patina of British upper-crust respectability?
  Although new, this kitchen achieves the comfortable patina of age, thanks to the use of rich colors and a variety of finishes.
  Europeans, meanwhile, despite the patina of ancient castles and old concertos, have become unmoored from their roots.
  The man is art history now and the work, with the patina of age and importance, is beyond the critical comprehension of us mere mortals.
  Early this year, when it became clear that among the fallout from the tech-stock bust would be a global downturn, the dollar acquired the patina of a safe-haven currency.
  ‘The whole idea of having glitzy costumes with a patina of the old Las Vegas showgirl style really interested me,’ he says.
  Now attractively aged and peeling, it has acquired a patina of genuine London urban angst.
  For some time, he seems to have been growing dissatisfied with the gradualist, uniformitarian patina which had grown to encrust evolutionary theory.

Derivatives

patinated

adjective ˈpatɪneɪtɪd

1(of a metal) having a green or brown film produced by oxidation.
a patinated bronze sculpture
1. 1.1 Having a gloss or sheen resulting from age or polishing.
Example sentencesExamples
- Chemically patinated copper siding glints in the setting sun.
- Indeed, I observed the coin to be heavily patinated.
- Instead, lightness is expressed through a single planar skin of patinated brass that is apparently cut and folded to form walls, roof, columns and benches.
- patinated red leather upholstery

patination

noun ˌpatɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The production by oxidation of a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals.
natural patination on ancient bronzes
1. 1.1 The production or formation of a gloss or sheen.
Example sentencesExamples
- count noun the sheets are chemically treated to bring about a green patination
- It has been dipped in acid to give a false patination.
- It was there he learned the technique of patination.
- Involving electroplating and subsequent patination, the resulting wares looked more like metal than pottery.
- tan interior leather with just a little patination from regular use

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin patina 'shallow dish'.

pan from Old English:
The word pan in the sense of something you cook with is a common West Germanic word, which may have been an early borrowing from Latin patina ‘dish’. The same Latin word is the source, via Italian, of patina (early 18th century), perhaps because of the green film that appears on old copper dishes. The verb to pan out (mid 19th century) comes from the use of a shallow pan to get gold from river sand. See also panic, panorama

Definition of patina in US English:

patina

nounpəˈtēnəpəˈtinə

1A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
绿锈，铜绿
Example sentencesExamples
- Old pewter develops a patina or film of thin oxide which is difficult to replicate, and this type of oxidation is one of the things collectors look for to confirm age.
- It contains a small amount of copper and acquires a patina that resists corrosion.
- A dark bronze with minimal patina, the sculpture itself is massive but subtle.
- Over time, the copper acquires an attractive patina.
- Uprights are one-inch copper pipes which will weather to a blue green patina to match the trim color of the house.
- The likeness of the poet and the bench he sits upon are cast in bronze which has acquired a fine and appropriately green patina.
- Four of the heads wear masks of applied gold-leaf, and it gleams strangely over the green patina of the ancient bronze.
- A bright copper skin will gradually oxidize to a green patina that will blend into surrounding nature.
- They'd cast it in a rough mix of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, so that the rust and patinas of decay would be reproduced quickly.
- Steel will eventually rust, but that just adds an appealing patina.
- Most of the scratchy lines and squiggles visible here are the green patina of oxidized bronze, not a part of the original coin as cast.
- Poised along the stream are a pair of coyote sculptures cut from sheet metal and allowed to develop a rusty patina.
- Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its beauty.
- In sulfurous atmospheres, a brown patina may be produced.
- However, the statue has been there for many years and over time has developed a patina which is characteristic of bronze.
- Highlights on aging water pipes suggested an aquamarine-hued patina, which supplants the festive polychromy of Scott's earlier kinetic works.
- His experimental nature has not diminished and continues to explore in bronze casting and developing patina.
- The other small works have a lighter green patina, often streaky, as if they had been exposed to the elements.
- It is also non-magnetic, resists wear, and forms a green patina which makes it resistant to corrosion.
- By and large, people prefer their copper and brass polished, so some evidence of age, offered by the patina which is so helpful in identifying genuinely old articles of pewter, is not always available for copper and brass.
Synonyms
layer, coat, coating, covering, cover, surface, sheet, blanket, dusting, skin, overlay, screen, mask, wash, glaze, varnish, veneer, veil
1. 1.1 A gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing.
  （由于长时间使用和摩擦而在家具表面产生的）光泽，光润
  the dining table will acquire a warm patina with age
  Example sentencesExamples
  Another way to conjure a time and place is with wood furniture that has patina.
  His skills as a furniture restorer enabled him to expertly reproduce old patina and copy surface decoration.
  The pine bookshelves finished with only the unique patina of age, held an eclectic selection of literary works.
  It will thrive with absolutely no care whatsoever, and over time will develop a patina of silver gray as it ages.
  It was grainy and shiny with the most amazing patina and colouring, a real mahogany nugget revealed.
  Or choose from hand-hewn barn beams and pole rafters, rich in character and historic detail with a beautiful aged, natural patina.
  The remodelled Cinq feels like its exquisite reproduction furniture: beautifully done, not a thread out of place, but the lack of any patina of age gives it away.
  It softens and lifts the paint up from the surface of the wood but does not discolor, raise the grain, or destroy the wood's natural patina.
  The dining room's French fruitwood table, dating from the 1860s, plays off the patina of the original plank floors.
  Unlike leather goods and fine wood that develop a desirable patina and texture with age, the effect is less than appealing when it's staring back at you from the mirror.
  Although he was frequently asked to ‘antique,’ or add a false patina, to his wares, he steadfastly refused.
  The researchers looked at the tablet's patina - the coating of chemicals that forms on surfaces as they age.
  As in cleaning an oil painting, carefully removing the dirty finish would reveal the quality of the wood and the dressing table's true patina.
  All edges are carefully sanded round and the wood is protected with all-natural ‘elf oil’ that will darken with the wood as it ages, giving the kitchen a beautifully rich patina.
  Kudos to you for wanting to restore them while maintaining their patina and natural beauty.
  Its beauty increases with use which causes a patina or soft sheen to form.
  This wood-panelled study retains much of its original patina.
  Trims were gilded and every bit of wood showing polished to a patina like glass.
  It has a gorgeous marble chequerboard floor, varnished walls which ape the patina of age, weathered-looking mirrors, soft but stylish chrome lighting, candles, flowers and retro jazz playing in the background.
  Synonyms
  shine, sheen, lustre, gleam, shininess, glossiness, brightness, brilliance, shimmer, sparkle
2. 1.2 The impression or appearance of something.
  〈喻〉神态，表情
  he carries the patina of old money and good breeding
  他带着一副有祖传家产和颇有教养的神态。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It only appears here to give a misleading patina of bilingualism to my blog.
  Now attractively aged and peeling, it has acquired a patina of genuine London urban angst.
  The shape of things as you change your viewing angle now carries the patina of meaning.
  Over the generations it's acquired a patina of legend, and in a world of the instantaneous that has an attraction.
  Europeans, meanwhile, despite the patina of ancient castles and old concertos, have become unmoored from their roots.
  Her body once again shone with a patina of emotion.
  Early this year, when it became clear that among the fallout from the tech-stock bust would be a global downturn, the dollar acquired the patina of a safe-haven currency.
  There were no real hard hedges to it, but a kind of luxurious patina that drew the listener into his unique world as if by stealth.
  The stone house, which has the patina of a much older place, like a Roman ruin, opens into a courtyard where students paint.
  The man is art history now and the work, with the patina of age and importance, is beyond the critical comprehension of us mere mortals.
  And just to add the patina of respectability, we put in a blackcurrant bush.
  And, therefore, it gains the sort of magical patina after a while.
  Although new, this kitchen achieves the comfortable patina of age, thanks to the use of rich colors and a variety of finishes.
  He married their sister, Elizabeth of York, to add the patina of a blood right.
  Recycled materials add a rustic patina throughout the home.
  Do you think the Academy is really hip to how great Gosford Park is, or do they just like it's patina of British upper-crust respectability?
  The series is tinged with that otherworldly patina that makes anime special.
  For some time, he seems to have been growing dissatisfied with the gradualist, uniformitarian patina which had grown to encrust evolutionary theory.
  ‘The whole idea of having glitzy costumes with a patina of the old Las Vegas showgirl style really interested me,’ he says.
  The buildings, like the bridge, will weather and change over time and gradually acquire the patina of use and common history.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin patina ‘shallow dish’.

词汇	patina
释义	Definition of patina in English: patina noun ˈpatɪnəpəˈtinə 1A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period. 绿锈，铜绿 many bronzes have been overcleaned, their original patina removed and artificially replaced Example sentencesExamples It contains a small amount of copper and acquires a patina that resists corrosion. Poised along the stream are a pair of coyote sculptures cut from sheet metal and allowed to develop a rusty patina. Over time, the copper acquires an attractive patina. The likeness of the poet and the bench he sits upon are cast in bronze which has acquired a fine and appropriately green patina. His experimental nature has not diminished and continues to explore in bronze casting and developing patina. It is also non-magnetic, resists wear, and forms a green patina which makes it resistant to corrosion. Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its beauty. Four of the heads wear masks of applied gold-leaf, and it gleams strangely over the green patina of the ancient bronze. They'd cast it in a rough mix of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, so that the rust and patinas of decay would be reproduced quickly. A dark bronze with minimal patina, the sculpture itself is massive but subtle. A bright copper skin will gradually oxidize to a green patina that will blend into surrounding nature. Most of the scratchy lines and squiggles visible here are the green patina of oxidized bronze, not a part of the original coin as cast. In sulfurous atmospheres, a brown patina may be produced. However, the statue has been there for many years and over time has developed a patina which is characteristic of bronze. By and large, people prefer their copper and brass polished, so some evidence of age, offered by the patina which is so helpful in identifying genuinely old articles of pewter, is not always available for copper and brass. Uprights are one-inch copper pipes which will weather to a blue green patina to match the trim color of the house. Steel will eventually rust, but that just adds an appealing patina. Highlights on aging water pipes suggested an aquamarine-hued patina, which supplants the festive polychromy of Scott's earlier kinetic works. The other small works have a lighter green patina, often streaky, as if they had been exposed to the elements. Old pewter develops a patina or film of thin oxide which is difficult to replicate, and this type of oxidation is one of the things collectors look for to confirm age. Synonyms layer, coat, coating, covering, cover, surface, sheet, blanket, dusting, skin, overlay, screen, mask, wash, glaze, varnish, veneer, veil 1.1 A gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing. （由于长时间使用和摩擦而在家具表面产生的）光泽，光润 the dining table will acquire a warm patina with age figurative plankton added a golden patina to the shallow, slowly moving water 浮游生物在这浅浅的缓慢流动的水表面覆盖上一层淡淡的金黄色。 Example sentencesExamples Or choose from hand-hewn barn beams and pole rafters, rich in character and historic detail with a beautiful aged, natural patina. It has a gorgeous marble chequerboard floor, varnished walls which ape the patina of age, weathered-looking mirrors, soft but stylish chrome lighting, candles, flowers and retro jazz playing in the background. All edges are carefully sanded round and the wood is protected with all-natural ‘elf oil’ that will darken with the wood as it ages, giving the kitchen a beautifully rich patina. Kudos to you for wanting to restore them while maintaining their patina and natural beauty. Although he was frequently asked to ‘antique,’ or add a false patina, to his wares, he steadfastly refused. It softens and lifts the paint up from the surface of the wood but does not discolor, raise the grain, or destroy the wood's natural patina. As in cleaning an oil painting, carefully removing the dirty finish would reveal the quality of the wood and the dressing table's true patina. The remodelled Cinq feels like its exquisite reproduction furniture: beautifully done, not a thread out of place, but the lack of any patina of age gives it away. His skills as a furniture restorer enabled him to expertly reproduce old patina and copy surface decoration. This wood-panelled study retains much of its original patina. Another way to conjure a time and place is with wood furniture that has patina. Unlike leather goods and fine wood that develop a desirable patina and texture with age, the effect is less than appealing when it's staring back at you from the mirror. The dining room's French fruitwood table, dating from the 1860s, plays off the patina of the original plank floors. It was grainy and shiny with the most amazing patina and colouring, a real mahogany nugget revealed. The pine bookshelves finished with only the unique patina of age, held an eclectic selection of literary works. It will thrive with absolutely no care whatsoever, and over time will develop a patina of silver gray as it ages. Its beauty increases with use which causes a patina or soft sheen to form. Trims were gilded and every bit of wood showing polished to a patina like glass. The researchers looked at the tablet's patina - the coating of chemicals that forms on surfaces as they age. Synonyms shine, sheen, lustre, gleam, shininess, glossiness, brightness, brilliance, shimmer, sparkle 1.2 The impression or appearance of something. 〈喻〉神态，表情 he carries the patina of old money and good breeding 他带着一副有祖传家产和颇有教养的神态。 Example sentencesExamples There were no real hard hedges to it, but a kind of luxurious patina that drew the listener into his unique world as if by stealth. The buildings, like the bridge, will weather and change over time and gradually acquire the patina of use and common history. The stone house, which has the patina of a much older place, like a Roman ruin, opens into a courtyard where students paint. And, therefore, it gains the sort of magical patina after a while. Over the generations it's acquired a patina of legend, and in a world of the instantaneous that has an attraction. He married their sister, Elizabeth of York, to add the patina of a blood right. The shape of things as you change your viewing angle now carries the patina of meaning. Her body once again shone with a patina of emotion. The series is tinged with that otherworldly patina that makes anime special. Recycled materials add a rustic patina throughout the home. And just to add the patina of respectability, we put in a blackcurrant bush. It only appears here to give a misleading patina of bilingualism to my blog. Do you think the Academy is really hip to how great Gosford Park is, or do they just like it's patina of British upper-crust respectability? Although new, this kitchen achieves the comfortable patina of age, thanks to the use of rich colors and a variety of finishes. Europeans, meanwhile, despite the patina of ancient castles and old concertos, have become unmoored from their roots. The man is art history now and the work, with the patina of age and importance, is beyond the critical comprehension of us mere mortals. Early this year, when it became clear that among the fallout from the tech-stock bust would be a global downturn, the dollar acquired the patina of a safe-haven currency. ‘The whole idea of having glitzy costumes with a patina of the old Las Vegas showgirl style really interested me,’ he says. Now attractively aged and peeling, it has acquired a patina of genuine London urban angst. For some time, he seems to have been growing dissatisfied with the gradualist, uniformitarian patina which had grown to encrust evolutionary theory. Derivatives patinated adjective ˈpatɪneɪtɪd 1(of a metal) having a green or brown film produced by oxidation. a patinated bronze sculpture 1.1 Having a gloss or sheen resulting from age or polishing. Example sentencesExamples Chemically patinated copper siding glints in the setting sun. Indeed, I observed the coin to be heavily patinated. Instead, lightness is expressed through a single planar skin of patinated brass that is apparently cut and folded to form walls, roof, columns and benches. patinated red leather upholstery patination noun ˌpatɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The production by oxidation of a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals. natural patination on ancient bronzes 1.1 The production or formation of a gloss or sheen. Example sentencesExamples count noun the sheets are chemically treated to bring about a green patination It has been dipped in acid to give a false patination. It was there he learned the technique of patination. Involving electroplating and subsequent patination, the resulting wares looked more like metal than pottery. tan interior leather with just a little patination from regular use Origin Mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin patina 'shallow dish'. pan from Old English: The word pan in the sense of something you cook with is a common West Germanic word, which may have been an early borrowing from Latin patina ‘dish’. The same Latin word is the source, via Italian, of patina (early 18th century), perhaps because of the green film that appears on old copper dishes. The verb to pan out (mid 19th century) comes from the use of a shallow pan to get gold from river sand. See also panic, panorama Definition of patina in US English: patina nounpəˈtēnəpəˈtinə 1A green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period. 绿锈，铜绿 Example sentencesExamples Old pewter develops a patina or film of thin oxide which is difficult to replicate, and this type of oxidation is one of the things collectors look for to confirm age. It contains a small amount of copper and acquires a patina that resists corrosion. A dark bronze with minimal patina, the sculpture itself is massive but subtle. Over time, the copper acquires an attractive patina. Uprights are one-inch copper pipes which will weather to a blue green patina to match the trim color of the house. The likeness of the poet and the bench he sits upon are cast in bronze which has acquired a fine and appropriately green patina. Four of the heads wear masks of applied gold-leaf, and it gleams strangely over the green patina of the ancient bronze. A bright copper skin will gradually oxidize to a green patina that will blend into surrounding nature. They'd cast it in a rough mix of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, so that the rust and patinas of decay would be reproduced quickly. Steel will eventually rust, but that just adds an appealing patina. Most of the scratchy lines and squiggles visible here are the green patina of oxidized bronze, not a part of the original coin as cast. Poised along the stream are a pair of coyote sculptures cut from sheet metal and allowed to develop a rusty patina. Hand rubbing develops patina on silver which adds to its beauty. In sulfurous atmospheres, a brown patina may be produced. However, the statue has been there for many years and over time has developed a patina which is characteristic of bronze. Highlights on aging water pipes suggested an aquamarine-hued patina, which supplants the festive polychromy of Scott's earlier kinetic works. His experimental nature has not diminished and continues to explore in bronze casting and developing patina. The other small works have a lighter green patina, often streaky, as if they had been exposed to the elements. It is also non-magnetic, resists wear, and forms a green patina which makes it resistant to corrosion. By and large, people prefer their copper and brass polished, so some evidence of age, offered by the patina which is so helpful in identifying genuinely old articles of pewter, is not always available for copper and brass. Synonyms layer, coat, coating, covering, cover, surface, sheet, blanket, dusting, skin, overlay, screen, mask, wash, glaze, varnish, veneer, veil 1.1 A gloss or sheen on a surface resulting from age or polishing. （由于长时间使用和摩擦而在家具表面产生的）光泽，光润 the dining table will acquire a warm patina with age Example sentencesExamples Another way to conjure a time and place is with wood furniture that has patina. His skills as a furniture restorer enabled him to expertly reproduce old patina and copy surface decoration. The pine bookshelves finished with only the unique patina of age, held an eclectic selection of literary works. It will thrive with absolutely no care whatsoever, and over time will develop a patina of silver gray as it ages. It was grainy and shiny with the most amazing patina and colouring, a real mahogany nugget revealed. Or choose from hand-hewn barn beams and pole rafters, rich in character and historic detail with a beautiful aged, natural patina. The remodelled Cinq feels like its exquisite reproduction furniture: beautifully done, not a thread out of place, but the lack of any patina of age gives it away. It softens and lifts the paint up from the surface of the wood but does not discolor, raise the grain, or destroy the wood's natural patina. The dining room's French fruitwood table, dating from the 1860s, plays off the patina of the original plank floors. Unlike leather goods and fine wood that develop a desirable patina and texture with age, the effect is less than appealing when it's staring back at you from the mirror. Although he was frequently asked to ‘antique,’ or add a false patina, to his wares, he steadfastly refused. The researchers looked at the tablet's patina - the coating of chemicals that forms on surfaces as they age. As in cleaning an oil painting, carefully removing the dirty finish would reveal the quality of the wood and the dressing table's true patina. All edges are carefully sanded round and the wood is protected with all-natural ‘elf oil’ that will darken with the wood as it ages, giving the kitchen a beautifully rich patina. Kudos to you for wanting to restore them while maintaining their patina and natural beauty. Its beauty increases with use which causes a patina or soft sheen to form. This wood-panelled study retains much of its original patina. Trims were gilded and every bit of wood showing polished to a patina like glass. It has a gorgeous marble chequerboard floor, varnished walls which ape the patina of age, weathered-looking mirrors, soft but stylish chrome lighting, candles, flowers and retro jazz playing in the background. Synonyms shine, sheen, lustre, gleam, shininess, glossiness, brightness, brilliance, shimmer, sparkle 1.2 The impression or appearance of something. 〈喻〉神态，表情 he carries the patina of old money and good breeding 他带着一副有祖传家产和颇有教养的神态。 Example sentencesExamples It only appears here to give a misleading patina of bilingualism to my blog. Now attractively aged and peeling, it has acquired a patina of genuine London urban angst. The shape of things as you change your viewing angle now carries the patina of meaning. Over the generations it's acquired a patina of legend, and in a world of the instantaneous that has an attraction. Europeans, meanwhile, despite the patina of ancient castles and old concertos, have become unmoored from their roots. Her body once again shone with a patina of emotion. Early this year, when it became clear that among the fallout from the tech-stock bust would be a global downturn, the dollar acquired the patina of a safe-haven currency. There were no real hard hedges to it, but a kind of luxurious patina that drew the listener into his unique world as if by stealth. The stone house, which has the patina of a much older place, like a Roman ruin, opens into a courtyard where students paint. The man is art history now and the work, with the patina of age and importance, is beyond the critical comprehension of us mere mortals. And just to add the patina of respectability, we put in a blackcurrant bush. And, therefore, it gains the sort of magical patina after a while. Although new, this kitchen achieves the comfortable patina of age, thanks to the use of rich colors and a variety of finishes. He married their sister, Elizabeth of York, to add the patina of a blood right. Recycled materials add a rustic patina throughout the home. Do you think the Academy is really hip to how great Gosford Park is, or do they just like it's patina of British upper-crust respectability? The series is tinged with that otherworldly patina that makes anime special. For some time, he seems to have been growing dissatisfied with the gradualist, uniformitarian patina which had grown to encrust evolutionary theory. ‘The whole idea of having glitzy costumes with a patina of the old Las Vegas showgirl style really interested me,’ he says. The buildings, like the bridge, will weather and change over time and gradually acquire the patina of use and common history. Origin Mid 18th century: from Italian, from Latin patina ‘shallow dish’.
随便看	thrown over thrown together throw off throw-off throw off throw off throw off throw off at throw off at throw off balance throw-offs throw off the scent throw of the dice throw of the dice throw of the dice throw on throw one's cap over the windmill throw one's cap over the windmills throw oneself throw oneself at throw oneself at throw oneself at someone's feet throw oneself down throw oneself into throw oneself into