transcription, транскрипция: [ pætɪnə ]
1.
A patina is a thin layer of something that has formed on the surface of something.
He allowed a fine patina of old coffee to develop around the inside of the mug.
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2.
The patina on an old object is an attractive soft shine that has developed on its surface, usually because it has been used a lot.
...a mahogany door that is golden brown with the patina of age.
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3.
If you say that someone has a patina of a quality or characteristic, you mean that they have a small but impressive amount of this quality or characteristic.
...a superficial patina of knowledge...
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