词汇图鉴countenance
暴风雨期间,她镇定的神情让孩子们安心。
C2 · n.

countenance

UK /ˈkaʊntənəns/
US /ˈkaʊntənəns/

面容;神情;赞同;容许

n. 面容;神情

v. 赞同;容许

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例句

Her calm countenance reassured the children during the storm.

暴风雨期间,她镇定的神情让孩子们安心。

Governments should not countenance discriminatory practices that prevent qualified candidates from accessing employment opportunities.

政府不应容许妨碍合格求职者获得就业机会的歧视性做法。

常用搭配

  • a calm countenance|镇定的神情
  • a stern countenance|严肃的面容
  • refuse to countenance|拒绝接受

用法提示

名词较文学化;动词常用于否定句,意为容许。