Countenance
01
面容, 面部表情
someone's face or facial expression
例子
His countenance showed deep sadness after the loss of his beloved pet.
失去心爱的宠物后，他的面容显得非常悲伤。
She maintained a calm countenance during the crisis, reassuring others.
在危机期间，她保持着平静的面容，安抚了其他人。
02
批准, 同意
a confirmation that is clearly expressed
例子
The teacher 's approving countenance encouraged the students to participate more.
老师赞许的表情鼓励学生更多地参与。
With a nod and a pleased countenance, the judge signaled his agreement.
法官点头并露出满意的表情，表示同意。
03
镇定, 沉着
a composed facial bearing that reflects inner emotional control or mental steadiness, especially under pressure
例子
His countenance never faltered, even as the accusations grew more intense.
他的镇定从未动摇，即使指控变得更加激烈。
She struggled to keep her countenance when the surprise announcement was made.
当意外公告发布时，她努力保持镇定。
to countenance
01
容忍, 批准
to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant
例子
Despite his personal reservations, he decided to countenance the new policy to maintain harmony within the team.
尽管他个人有所保留，但为了保持团队和谐，他决定同意新政策。
She could n't countenance the idea of firing her longtime employee, even though his performance had been declining.
她无法接受解雇她长期员工的想法，尽管他的表现一直在下降。
