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countenance

/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/

Translations

countenancenoun

countenances

/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/

выражение лица

His countenance showed no emotion.

Его выражение лица не показывало эмоций.

лицо

Her countenance was calm and serene.

Ее лицо было спокойным и безмятежным.

Additional translations

Synonyms

countenanceverb

countenanced

Past Simple

countenanced

Past Participle

countenancing

Gerund

/ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/

/ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/

одобрять

I cannot countenance such behavior in my classroom.

Я не могу одобрять такое поведение в своем классе.

Synonyms

Definitions

countenancenoun

The appearance or expression of someone's face.

Her countenance was calm and serene, despite the chaos around her.

Support or approval.

The proposal received the countenance of the board, allowing it to move forward.

Calm self-control; composure.

Even under pressure, she never lost her countenance.

countenanceverb

To give approval or support to something.

The manager refused to countenance any changes to the project plan.

To tolerate or permit (something considered wrong or objectionable).

The school would not countenance cheating under any circumstances.