1818, "inner court open to the sky," from Spanish patio probably from Old Provençal patu, pati "untilled land, communal pasture," from Latin pactum "agreement" (see pact). Another theory traces the Spanish word to Latin patere "to lie open." Meaning "paved and enclosed terrace beside a building" first recorded 1941. Patio furniture is attested from 1969.
实用例句
1. We often get complimentary remarks regarding the cleanliness of our patio.
我们经常听人称赞我们的露台非常干净。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Let's have lunch out on the patio .
咱们在外面平台上吃午饭吧。
来自《权威词典》
3. They had a barbecue on their patio on Sunday.
星期天他们在院子里进行烧烤.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.
