"top of the head," early 14c. (late 12c. in surnames), of unknown origin; perhaps a shortened form of Old French patene or Medieval Latin patena, both from Latin patina "pan, dish" (see pan (n.)).
pate (n.2)
"paste," 1706, from French paté, from Old French paste, earlier pastée, from paste (see paste (n.)).
雙語例句
1. The sun beat down on his bald pate.
灼熱的陽光直射到他那光光的禿頂上。
來自《權威詞典》
2. Professor Pate, the famous phrenologist.
著名的顱相學家佩特師傅.
來自辭典例句
3. The few strands of white hair at the back of his gourd - like pate also quivered.
他那長在半個葫蘆樣的頭上的白發,也隨著笑聲一齊抖動著.
來自漢英文學 - 散文英譯
4. Objective : Goal discussion gland cystitis and pate delta region inflammation laser treatment.
目的: 探討腺性膀胱炎及頸部三角區炎癥的激光治療.
來自互聯網
5. He removed his hat to reveal a glowing Bald pate.