"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.
例文
1. He looked relaxed and elegant and had the patina of success.
彼の表情は軽やかでスマートで、成功した印象を与える。
2.The trophy is very impressive and rather special because it has a beautiful green patina .
このトロフィーは非常に印象的で、非常に特別で、表面にきれいな緑のさびがあるからです。
3.He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
彼は大杯の内壁に薄いコーヒースケールを積むことができる。
4.Except for a patina of charisma,he was like a thousand other bright young men in Toronto.