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coun·te·nance AHD[kounʹtə-nəns] D.J.[ˈkaʊntənəns]K.K.[ˈkaʊntənəns]n.(名词)- Appearance, especially the expression of the face.表情,外表:外表,尤指面部表情
- The face or facial features.See Synonyms at face 脸,面孔,五官:脸或脸部特征 参见 face
- A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support.赞同的表情,支持,鼓励:表现鼓励或道德上支持的表情
- Support or approval.赞同或支持
- Obsolete Bearing; demeanor.【废语】 行为;举止
v.tr.(及物动词)coun.te.nanced, coun.te.nanc.ing, coun.te.nanc.es - To give or express approval to; condone:给予赞同,表示赞同;宽恕:The college administration will not countenance cheating.大学行政部门不会宽恕欺骗行为
- Middle English contenaunce 中古英语 contenaunce
- from Old French 源自 古法语
- from contenir [to behave] * see contain 源自 contenir [行动,做事] * 参见 contain
counʹtenancer n.(名词) |