countenancing

美['kaʊntənəns] 英['kaʊntənəns]

n. 面容；面部表情；支持

v. 赞成；支持

名词：countenancer 过去式：countenanced 过去分词：countenanced 现在分词：countenancing 第三人称单数：countenances

近义词：face，expression，appearance，looks，complexion，assistance，back，accession，subscription，visage，mug，allow，discountenance，second，mien，tolerate，standfor，putupwith，approve，stomach，physiognomy，indorsement，let，endorsement，kisser，permit，warrant，imprimatur，sanction，smiler，phiz，

英英释义

Noun

the appearance conveyed by a person's face;
"a pleasant countenance" "a stern visage"
formal and explicit approval;
"a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

Verb

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"

例句

用作名词(n.)

He is a young man of handsome countenance.他是一个拥有英俊面容的年轻人。
He kept his countenance when he was in danger.在这个危险的处境中他表现得镇定自若。
Horror was depicted on every countenance.每一张脸上都现出骇愕的表情。
I would not give countenance to such a plan.我不赞同这样的计划。

用作动词(v.)

We will not countenance any aggressive violence.我们不会支持任何挑衅性暴力行动。

THE END

countenancing

英英释义

例句

热门英语单词

热搜汉字