英语词汇“countenance”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Noun … his white countenance was rendered eerie by the redness of the sagging lids below his eyes …

John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994 You could see it in his frame and deportment … a beaming countenance, expansive salutations, a warm handshake …

Simon Schama, Granta, Autumn 1990 All, all are kind to me but their tones fall strangely on my ear & their countenances meet mine not like home faces …

Emily Dickinson 17 Feb. 1848, in Selected Letters, (1914) 1986 Before receiving him, Henry had so possessed himself that no one could guess from his countenance with what sentiments he remembered the young king.

Amy Kelly, Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings, 1950 The photograph showed his somber countenance. a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease Verb But there are only two logical choices … . If you can't countenance the first, you have to accept the second.

Anna Quindlen, Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2007 … the constellation of family emotions—love, obedience, rivalry, repression—can turn a family into a moral system of its own in which even the greatest horrors can be countenanced in the name of loyalty and love …

Scott Turow, Times Literary Supplement, 15 Mar. 1991 They disapproved of the marriage, and could not be expected to countenance it.

Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891 I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age. countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace See More

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Her firmly modeled countenance, lapidary as a piece of sculpture, emerges from a thick, black-blue spatial environment that seems to recede endlessly in all directions.

Eric Gibson, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Kaluuya’s literal blackness, featured in a shaded, climactic close-up, is almost indiscernible even in IMAX, making his countenance inscrutable.

Armond White, National Review, 22 July 2022 At sixty, Øino has a boyish mop and the mild countenance of a country parson.

Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Can an actor consciously use his countenance in a performance?

David Marchese, New York Times, 10 June 2022 My paintbrush application of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers can quickly rejuvenate the entire face and bring you back to a youthful relaxed and replenished countenance.

April Long, Town & Country, 31 May 2022 Quixotic is a mild term for the compulsions that grip these people, and their adventures are more harrowing than anything Cervantes’s knight of the doleful countenance ever experienced.

A. O. Scott, The Atlantic, 17 May 2022 The Burgman’s nose and tail, too, now blend their Burgmanesque countenance with full LED function to give a (slightly) festive appearance, and the dual headlights have integrated position lights.

Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 This wasn’t the first time Krouse’s countenance had elicited an immediate connection, a familiarity that led to a confession.

Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022

Verb

Perhaps there is a section of Barcelona’s public that demands immediate satisfaction, that cannot countenance the idea of a few years of finishing as low as, say, third.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Israel is unlikely to countenance any substantial delay in extracting gas from the Karish gas field due to Nasrallah's demands.

Daniel Markind, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The play does not countenance for a moment the possibility of an honest mistake.

Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022 The United States has refused to countenance removing these barriers for treatments, insisting that a waiver cover only vaccines.

Muhammad Yunus, STAT, 29 May 2022 Down in the basement were others, most of them pensioners too poor or too old to countenance the idea of going anywhere.

Nabih Bulosstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 But privately British officials say that for any attempt to take back areas such as Crimea, Ukraine and the West must be willing to countenance a much greater threat of the use of chemical or nuclear weapons.

Vivian Salama, WSJ, 16 May 2022 Miss Manners cannot countenance condemning those who follow such explicit instructions.

Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021 Thus, the language in the opinion would seem to countenance a new OSHA vaccine-or-test-and-mask emergency rule targeted to particular workplace-specific risks.

Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 19 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	countenance
释义	countenance 1 of 2 noun 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 2 verb countenanced; countenancing transitive verb : to extend approval or toleration to : sanction refused to countenance any changes in the policy countenancer noun Synonyms Noun cast expression face look visage Verb accept approve (of) care (for) favor OK okay subscribe (to) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun … his white countenance was rendered eerie by the redness of the sagging lids below his eyes … John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994 You could see it in his frame and deportment … a beaming countenance, expansive salutations, a warm handshake … Simon Schama, Granta, Autumn 1990 All, all are kind to me but their tones fall strangely on my ear & their countenances meet mine not like home faces … Emily Dickinson 17 Feb. 1848, in Selected Letters, (1914) 1986 Before receiving him, Henry had so possessed himself that no one could guess from his countenance with what sentiments he remembered the young king. Amy Kelly, Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Four Kings, 1950 The photograph showed his somber countenance. a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease Verb But there are only two logical choices … . If you can't countenance the first, you have to accept the second. Anna Quindlen, Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2007 … the constellation of family emotions—love, obedience, rivalry, repression—can turn a family into a moral system of its own in which even the greatest horrors can be countenanced in the name of loyalty and love … Scott Turow, Times Literary Supplement, 15 Mar. 1991 They disapproved of the marriage, and could not be expected to countenance it. Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891 I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age. countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Her firmly modeled countenance, lapidary as a piece of sculpture, emerges from a thick, black-blue spatial environment that seems to recede endlessly in all directions. Eric Gibson, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Kaluuya’s literal blackness, featured in a shaded, climactic close-up, is almost indiscernible even in IMAX, making his countenance inscrutable. Armond White, National Review, 22 July 2022 At sixty, Øino has a boyish mop and the mild countenance of a country parson. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 Can an actor consciously use his countenance in a performance? David Marchese, New York Times, 10 June 2022 My paintbrush application of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers can quickly rejuvenate the entire face and bring you back to a youthful relaxed and replenished countenance. April Long, Town & Country, 31 May 2022 Quixotic is a mild term for the compulsions that grip these people, and their adventures are more harrowing than anything Cervantes’s knight of the doleful countenance ever experienced. A. O. Scott, The Atlantic, 17 May 2022 The Burgman’s nose and tail, too, now blend their Burgmanesque countenance with full LED function to give a (slightly) festive appearance, and the dual headlights have integrated position lights. Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 This wasn’t the first time Krouse’s countenance had elicited an immediate connection, a familiarity that led to a confession. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 Verb Perhaps there is a section of Barcelona’s public that demands immediate satisfaction, that cannot countenance the idea of a few years of finishing as low as, say, third. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Israel is unlikely to countenance any substantial delay in extracting gas from the Karish gas field due to Nasrallah's demands. Daniel Markind, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The play does not countenance for a moment the possibility of an honest mistake. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2022 The United States has refused to countenance removing these barriers for treatments, insisting that a waiver cover only vaccines. Muhammad Yunus, STAT, 29 May 2022 Down in the basement were others, most of them pensioners too poor or too old to countenance the idea of going anywhere. Nabih Bulosstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 But privately British officials say that for any attempt to take back areas such as Crimea, Ukraine and the West must be willing to countenance a much greater threat of the use of chemical or nuclear weapons. Vivian Salama, WSJ, 16 May 2022 Miss Manners cannot countenance condemning those who follow such explicit instructions. Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021 Thus, the language in the opinion would seem to countenance a new OSHA vaccine-or-test-and-mask emergency rule targeted to particular workplace-specific risks. Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 19 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English contenance, from Anglo-French cuntenance, contenance, from Medieval Latin continentia, from Latin, restraint, from continent-, continens, present participle of continēre to hold together — more at contain First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5 Verb 1568, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition countenance 1 of 2 noun coun·te·nance ˈkau̇n-tᵊn-əns : the human face or its expression a kind countenance countenance 2 of 2 verb countenanced; countenancing : to give approval or tolerance to I will not countenance such rude behavior. countenance 1 of 2 noun 1 as in expression facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling a pleasant countenance that puts visitors at ease Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expression look smile visage face grin scowl grimace frown cast demeanor appearance presence lower mien pout mouth bearing lour manner air aspect 2 as in face the front part of the head a fairly pretty countenance Synonyms & Similar Words face visage appearance looks presence puss pan features expression mien lineaments kisser mug aspect physiognomy 3 as in composure evenness of emotions or temper the EMT's purposeful countenance was in stark contrast to everyone else's hysteria Synonyms & Similar Words composure equanimity calmness collectedness imperturbability sangfroid placidity serenity coolness composedness equilibrium repose self-possession assurance tranquillity tranquilness tranquility cool confidence aplomb impassivity indifference self-composedness poise unconcern self-assurance self-assuredness insensibility self-confidence numbness phlegm detachment easygoingness laid-backness apathy self-trust Antonyms & Near Antonyms perturbation agitation discomposure apprehension solicitude concern care anxiety uneasiness disquiet worry alarm anxiousness nervousness apprehensiveness excitability alarum disturbance excitableness See More countenance 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to accept to have a favorable opinion of I don't countenance such behavior in children of any age Synonyms & Similar Words accept tolerate favor support hold with go for like applaud praise sustain uphold salute enjoy take kindly to endure laud approve (of) subscribe (to) okay care (for) acclaim stand by commend recommend bear OK consent (to) concur (in) assent (to) back (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms discountenance condemn criticize denounce disapprove (of) censure frown (on or upon) disparage disfavor deprecate depreciate mind dislike hate damn oppose reprehend reprobate detest loathe object (to) blacklist dissent (from) See More 2 as in to tolerate to put up with (something painful or difficult) countenanced the delays and inconveniences of traveling by air with good grace Synonyms & Similar Words tolerate accept endure stand handle take bear sustain stomach abide brook absorb swallow wear support stand for meet sweat out hack bide stick out live with suffer permit pocket acquiesce tough it out allow go lump (it) respect capitulate reconcile (to) consent (to) yield (to) submit (to) assent (to) agree (with or to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms refuse reject dismiss repudiate resist oppose decline spurn fight combat avoid escape evade contest turn down miss circumvent bypass forbear elude refrain (from) dodge abstain (from) See More
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