countenance

face(脸)

1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

   the appearance or expression of someone's face

   面容；脸色；面部表情

   • His countenance was indicative of his noble lineage.

     他的面容显示出他高贵的出身。

   • She received the bad news with a calm countenance.

     她以平静的表情接受了这个坏消息。

   • He surveyed the crowd with a stern countenance.

     他以严厉的表情审视着人群。

approval(同意)

1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

   approval

   赞同；支持；认可

   • We will not give countenance to any form of violence.

     我们不会支持任何形式的暴力。

   • The plan received the countenance of the board.

     该计划获得了董事会的认可。

   • The company does not want to lend countenance to such unethical behavior.

     公司不想支持这种不道德的行为。

1. Transitive(及物动词)

   to approve of or give support to something

   接受；认可；赞同；支持

   • The supervisor will not countenance such unprofessional conduct.

     主管不会容忍这种不专业的行为。

   • I cannot countenance your unreasonable argument.

     我无法认同你这种不合理的论点。

   • They should not countenance any form of discrimination.

     他们不应该容忍任何形式的歧视。