| 单词 | countenance |
| 释义 | countenance n. & v. --n 1. a the face. b the facial expression. 2. composure. 3. moral support. --vtr. 1. give approval to (an act etc.) (cannot countenance this breach of the rules). 2. (often foll. by in) encourage (a person or a practice). Phrases and idioms change countenance alter one's expression as an effect of emotion. keep one's countenance maintain composure, esp. by refraining from laughter. keep a person in countenance support or encourage a person. lose countenance become embarrassed. out of countenance disconcerted. Etymology: ME f. AF c(o)untenance, OF contenance bearing f. contenir: see CONTAIN |
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