countenance

[ˈkaʊntənəns] [ˈkaʊntənəns]
  • 第三人称单数:countenances;
  • 过去式:countenanced;
  • 过去分词:countenanced;
  • 现在分词:countenancing;
  • 例句
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    • keep one's countenance
      maintain one's composure, especially by refraining from laughter (尤指忍住不笑)不动声色;保持镇定
    • keep someone in countenance
      help someone to remain calm and confident 使(某人)冷静自信
    • out of countenance
      disconcerted or unpleasantly surprised 不安的;惊慌的
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    • Noun
      1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face;
      "a pleasant countenance""a stern visage"
      2. formal and explicit approval;
      "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
      3. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
    • Verb
      1. consent to, give permission;
      "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband""I won't let the police search her basement""I cannot allow you to see your exam"