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countenance
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countenanced
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countenancing
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Collins English-English Dictionary
- countenance
['kaυntɪnəns]
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n
the face, esp when considered as expressing a person's character or mood
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a pleasant countenance
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2.
n
support or encouragement; sanction
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3.
n
composure; self-control (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's countenance; out of countenance)
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4.
vt.
[tr]
to support or encourage; sanction
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5.
vt.
to tolerate; endure
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6.
vt.
[Etymology]
C13: from Old French contenance mien, behaviour, from Latin continentia restraint, control; see contain
Examples
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a clear countenance
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安详的面容
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a dark countenance
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怒容
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The radiance of her countenance.
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她脸色红润。
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a radiant countenance
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遽然变色
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suddenly change countenance
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容色自若
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keep an easy countenance; appear composed
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脸色死沉沉的
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look glum; put on a sullen countenance
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脸色阴沉
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have a sombre countenance; look glum
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神采
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demeanour; mien; countenance
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