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| /ˈpætɪnə/ |
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| 1 | a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper , over a period of time 绿锈；（尤指）铜绿 |
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| 2 | a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time （木头或皮革等一段时间之后形成的）亮光，光泽 |
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| 3 | a thin layer of something such as dirt that covers an object or a surface （物体表面覆盖的灰尘等的）薄层 | +of a patina of dirt/dust/grime 一层污垢/尘土/尘垢 | |
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| - | a patina of success/respectability/sophistication etc
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| if someone or something has a patina of some quality such as success , they appear to be successful , but they are not |
| 貌似成功/值得尊敬/老练的样子 |
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