"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 pâté, from Old French paste, earlier pastée, from paste (see paste (n.)).
权威例句
1. The sun beat down on his bald pate.
灼热的阳光直射到他那光光的秃顶上。
2. Professor Pate, the famous phrenologist.
着名的颅相学家佩特师傅.
3. The few strands of white hair at the back of his gourd - like pate also quivered.
他那长在半个葫芦样的头上的白发,也随着笑声一齐抖动着.
4. Objective : Goal discussion gland cystitis and pate delta region inflammation laser treatment.
目的: 探讨腺性膀胱炎及颈部三角区炎症的激光治疗.
5. He removed his hat to reveal a glowing Bald pate.