单词 | countenances |
释义 | countenance1 of 2noun coun·te·nance ˈkau̇n-tᵊn-ən(t)s ˈkau̇nt-nən(t)s 1 a : look, expression … a countenance which expressed both good humor and intelligence … Sir Walter Scott b : mental composure … startled, and also somewhat out of countenance. Arnold Bennett c : calm expression He managed to keep his countenance through the ordeal. 2 : face, visage especially : the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character The photograph showed his somber countenance. 3 : bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support … her countenance of their unsafe amusements … Jane Austen 4 archaic a : aspect, semblance b : pretense 5 obsolete : bearing, demeanor countenance 2 of 2verb countenanced; countenancing transitive verb : to extend approval or toleration to : sanction refused to countenance any changes in the policy countenancer noun countenances 1 of 2 noun1 as in looks facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
2 as in faces the front part of the head a fairly pretty countenance Synonyms & Similar Words
countenances 2 of 2verb1 as in accepts to have a favorable opinion of I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age Synonyms & Similar Words
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2 as in tolerates to put up with (something painful or difficult) countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace Synonyms & Similar Words
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