英:[ˈkaʊntənəns]
美:[ˈkaʊntənəns]
英:[ˈkaʊntənəns]
美:[ˈkaʊntənəns]
n.
表情
脸,面孔
赞同,支持
鼓励
vt.
表示赞同
嘉奖
宽恕
coun·te·nance
kaUn t nns
复数:countenances
第三人称单数:countenances
现在分词:countenancing
过去式:countenanced
过去分词:countenanced
countenanced (adj.)
noun
look, expression
… a countenance which expressed both good humor and intelligence …—Sir Walter Scott
mental composure
… startled, and also somewhat out of countenance.—Arnold Bennett
calm expression
He managed to keep his countenance through the ordeal.
face, visageespecially: the face as an indication of mood, emotion, or character
The photograph showed his somber countenance.
bearing or expression that offers approval or sanction : moral support
… her countenance of their unsafe amusements …—Jane Austen
aspect, semblance
pretense
obsolete bearing, demeanor
verb
transitive verb
to extend approval or toleration to : sanction
refused to countenance any changes in the policy
out of countenance局促不安,不好意思;不舒服;难堪
13世纪中期, contenaunce,“行为,举止,礼仪”; 14世纪初,“外表,外貌”,源自古法语 contenance “举止,行为”,来自拉丁语 continentia “克制,节制,适度”,字面意思是“一个人控制自己的方式”,来自 continere 的现在分词 continentem,“保持在一起,封闭”,来自 com “与,一起”(参见 con-) + tenere “持有”,来自 PIE 词根 *ten- “拉伸”。
这个词的意思在中古英语晚期从“外表”演变为“表情,暴露或表达心态的面部表情”,到“脸”本身。因此,也比喻为“赋予任何事物的方面”。
也曾经是“控制行为,自我控制,镇定”(约1300年); 在乔叟的作品中, catch (one's) contenaunce 是指获得自我控制。在中古英语晚期,它也可以意味着“外表,假装”。
Noun Middle English contenance, from Anglo-French cuntenance, contenance, from Medieval Latin continentia, from Latin, restraint, from continent-, continens, present participle of continēre to hold together — more at contain Verb derivative of countenance >entry 1
The first known use of countenance was in the 13th century
counterbalance1 of 2noun
a weight that balances another
a force or influence that checks an opposing force
counterbalance2 of 2verb
to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force
counterbalance1 of 2noun
a weight that balances another
a force or influence that checks an opposing force
counterbalance2 of 2verb
to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force
counterattacknoun
an attack made to counter an enemy's attack
counteractverb
to lessen the force, action, or influence of : offset
a drug that counteracts a poison
counteractverb
to lessen the force, action, or influence of : offset
a drug that counteracts a poison
countenance1 of 2noun
calm expression
calmness of mind
face entry 1 sense 1
an expression on the faceespecially: a facial expression as a sign of mood, emotion, or character
a show of approval
gave no countenance to the plan
countenance2 of 2verb
tolerate sense 1, encourage
refused to countenance their behavior
1 They think we dine at two o'clock and countenance divorce!
他们以为我们两点钟吃饭,而且鼓励离婚!
2 Gradually his countenance cleared, and he began to smile long, slow smiles.
渐渐地,他的脸色开朗了,开始慢慢地长时间地挂着微笑。
3 Mina struggled hard to keep her brave countenance; but the pain overmastered her and she put her hands before her face, and shuddered whilst she moaned.
4 I read in his countenance what anguish it was to offer that sacrifice to spleen.
我从他脸上看出来是怎样的痛苦心情,才能使他在愤怒中献上这个祭品。
5 So while Theo is playing contentedly in the garden with his sisters, we draw a tinge of melancholy into his countenance, a slight frown, a worried brow.
6 There was a something in her countenance which made him listen with an apprehensive and anxious attention, while she added:
7 … his white countenance was rendered eerie by the redness of the sagging lids below his eyes …
8 His countenance was unchanged after the mirror of the thousand-fold forms had disappeared from the surface.
9 And shareholders will presumably countenance only a certain amount of borrowing before they get cold feet.
而股东们估计只会支持一定量的借贷,如果借贷额过大股东们会临阵退缩。
10 … the constellation of family emotions—love, obedience, rivalry, repression—can turn a family into a moral system of its own in which even the greatest horrors can be countenanced in the name of loyalty and love …
11 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.
正祷告的时候,他的面貌就改变了,衣服洁白放光。
12 His countenance was sensible.
他的表情却是富于感情的.
13 The man flung past Martin with an angry countenance.
14 With a distorted countenance he stared into the water.
15 The charming smile that accompanies the statement catches Celia off guard, as she has rarely seen anything but varying degrees of reserved attentiveness or occasional nervousness on his countenance.
16 He spoke a fine English. His countenance was open and hearty.
他讲一口好英语, 表情豪爽而恳切.
17 A great change has occurred in the countenance of Neumann Two, as though he looks not at his former companions but into his last hours on earth.
18 They would not countenance our suggestion.
他们不会批准我们的建议.
19 As for Mary, she was mistress enough of herself to whisper to Elizabeth, with a countenance of grave reflection, soon after they were seated at table:
20 "We will not countenance any aggressive violence. Understand? Nor attacks upon officials or others who do not attack us. We are against all forms of violence, do you understand?"
3 同意
affirmative consensual approving agreement OK approval consent acceptance assent concurrence imprimatur allow let agree accept grant approve concur accede fall in with point taken go with subscribe to hold with
5 赞许
panegyric panegyrical applause applaud smile back-pat commend approbatory a slap on the back pat on the back
7 态度
set play position deal air stand figure movement behavior spirit profile port manner attitude pose bearing stance dispose posture slant demeanor demean mien portance
9 拥护
loyalty advocacy allegiance aegis espousal for stay advocate ally espouse stand up for strike a blow for
10 气色
12 认可
approval recognition acceptance blessing sanction endorsement concession approbation notice accept recognize confirm approve sustain endorse affirm accredit ratify attune canonize approbate sign off on approved recognized go-ahead imprimatur agree validate sanctify the okay the OK
13 沉着
self-collected cool steady sedate unruffled unworried steady-going temper equilibrium composure equanimity compose feel oneself have nerves of iron quiet bland serene staid possessed unconstrained poised phlegmatic matronly self-possessed cool-headed cold-eyed imperturbable reposed equanimous self-composed quietly collectedly unconstrainedly equanimously equanimousness calm gravity serenity repose sobriety phlegm aplomb settling self-possession self-command placidity sangfroid composedness and collected presence of mind
15 赞助
encourage sustaining patronal support commitment patronage auspice aegis root enlist favor favour patronize friendly patronizing boosterism sponsor
17 接受
compliance consumption acceptance taking have take receive wear accept undergo imbibe recognition adoption uptake buy-in allow sell recognize adopt OK to satisfaction take on board point taken take it on the chin thumbs up wash with take up on take on live with go with go over face up to
18 面目
21 镇静
even steady grave philosophical sedative composed impassive imperturbable nervine calmative ataractic ataraxic philosophy nerve gravity sedation composure self-possession sangfroid unflappability cool allay quietive quiet tranquil sedate unperturbed even-tempered nerveless lenitive steady-going composedly calm mitigation tranquility repose quietude mollification composedness lay mollify recompose pacificate
22 批准
confirmation sanction ratification approbation imprimatur confirm approve adopt authorize validate
23 镇定
self-collected cool quiet steady sedate unperturbed equanimity sang-froid redd assuage collect compose calm collected sedative unmoved self-poise settlement moderation tranquility tranquillity tranquilize tranquillize re-collect smooth settle temper soothe quell recompose undisturbed contained contd. assurance balsam feel oneself
25 赞成
favourable favourably approval acceptance assent commendation behind agree approve applaud subscribe to friendly affirmative consentient on aye right yes suffrage approbation pro- for pro would accede support second sustain uphold allow subscribe say ditto to in favour approving positively acclamation recognize dig espouse fall in with hold with favorable sympathetic blessing sanction sympathy yea acclaim unison thumbs-up placet content hold cotton amen hold by in support opt for assentient agreeable ON PRO sympathizingly OK assentation side sympathize favor say amen be in sympathy with have sympathy with hold a brief for in favor of be for in favour of assent to in sympathy with
27 嘉奖
29 纵容
indulgent permissive blessing maternal indulgence connivance indulgency wink connive humour indulge pamper
30 鼓励
incentive hortatory comfort promotion agitation incitement stimulate support second encourage excite sustain uphold incite embolden reanimate put heart into supportive sanction promote inspire urge foster propel animate buoy patronize call smile spur clap on the back spirit up shot in the arm tonic rousing stimulative cheer stimulation cheering prompting send-off build-up fosterage move edge warm spirit prompt nerve beacon arouse pep agitate rouse hearten waken infusive reassuring promotive house buildup thumbs-up gee buck put stay heart cultivate chuff inebriate inspirit a slap on the back hold hand carry along a shot in the arm encouraging reassuringly encouragingly encouragement peptalk embrave recomfort place a premium on put a premium on pat on the back a pat on the back
31 样子
look set turn note sign figure sort aspect port appearance fashion manner prospect pose mold fig showing resemblance complexion garb visage similitude mien show
33 容貌
personal look feature person aspect personality favor trait favour brow visage effect personage
34 准许
open enabling permissive leave permission thumbs-up permit have license admit sustain sanction permit of
35 外貌
look point person air figure surface aspect appearance external favor coloring likeness seeming semblance similitude physiognomy the outward man form face regard presentation exterior facies lineament show
36 支持
responsive supportive support nurture endorsement encouragement backing sympathy adhesion patronage bulwark back-up espousal with behind sympathize-ise promote bear advocate stake favour uphold fortify espouse corroborate pro- side with blessing aegis pro for back second side stay maintain associate encourage AID champion align sustain ally rally cheer endorse affirm bolster underpin buttress backstop undergird underprop be there for stand up for in favour in the cause of bat for speak up for stick up for at back strike a blow for throw weight behind in aid of suspensory hold indorsement sustentation sustention help carry favor prop buoy patronize back of in favor of be on the side of take up for take part with friendly sympathetic championship umbrella sub- adhere nourish underlie advance root take the part of hold hand stand to on the right side of in sympathy hold with favourable assistance representation advocacy vote plead sympathize be with on identify yourself with stick up for yourself have got back be with back up on board stand for stand by be identified with in favour of have back sustentative proponent sustaining maintenance backup behalf holding siding crutch sustenance endure enlist plunk underset sanction strut pedestal persevere sinew uprear sustentacular supporting patronizing strength identification auspice underpinning aliment backstay advocation identify come in favor of carry the banner for stand up and be counted hold a brief for stand with carry along push last sponsor defend upbear on the side of in support of at the back of take part in back of take sides pat on the back