| 单词 | countenance |
| 释义 | countenance —countenancer, n. /kown"tn euhns/, n. , v. , countenanced, countenancing. n. 1. appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance. 2. the face; visage. 3. calm facial expression; composure. 4. approval or favor; encouragement; moral support. 5. Obs. bearing; behavior. 6. out of countenance, visibly disconcerted; abashed: He was somewhat out of countenance at the prospect of an apology. v.t. 7. to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness. 8. to approve, support, or encourage. [1250-1300; ME cuntenaunce behavior, bearing, self-control < AF cuntena(u)nce, OF contenance < L continentia; see CONTINENCE] Syn. 2. See face. |
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