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countenance 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/ˈkountn-əns/,
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countenances, plural;
  1. Admit as acceptable or possible
    • - he was reluctant to countenance the use of force
Noun
  1. A person's face or facial expression
    • - his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away
  2. Support
    • - she was giving her specific countenance to the occasion
  1. permit: 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"
  2. the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"
  3. sanction: formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
  4. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
  5. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face; To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something
  6. the look on a person's face that shows one's nature or feelings; the face; facial features; visage; a look of approval on the face, approval; support; sanction; calm control; composure.
  7. Appearance of the face, which could signify favor or disfavor according to the expression.
  8. an occasional alternative to face meaning "expression" as in: "showing very sad countenance" (Fidele and Fortunio, 3), "dejected in countenance" (Messalina, 1568); see also Herod and Antipater, F4r; Two Noble Ladies, 497–8; Queen and Concubine, 22; Fancies Chaste and Noble, 234.
  9. To dream of a beautiful and ingenuous countenance, you may safely look for some pleasure to fall to your lot in the near future; but to behold an ugly and scowling visage, portends unfavorable transactions.
  10. Facial expression. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. (Genesis 4:5 KJV)
  11. face or its expression; composure; moral support