countenance

名词 countenance:

1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face
   同义词：visage
2. formal and explicit approval
   同义词：sanction, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur
3. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
   同义词：physiognomy, phiz, visage, kisser, smiler, mug

动词 countenance:

1. consent to, give permission
   同义词：permit, allow, let

1. His countenance fell.
   他愁眉不展。
2. Few people gave countenance to some of the greatest inventions or discoveries.
   有些最伟大的发明和发现最初是很少有人支持的。
3. The face or facial expression of a person; countenance.
   脸，面容一个人的脸部或面部表情; 面容

coun.te.nance

n.（名词）
Appearance, especially the expression of the face.
表情，外表：外表，尤指面部表情
The face or facial features.See Synonyms at face
脸，面孔，五官：脸或脸部特征参见 face

A look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support.
赞同的表情，支持，鼓励：表现鼓励或道德上支持的表情
Support or approval.
赞同或支持
Obsolete Bearing; demeanor.
【废语】 行为；举止
v.tr.（及物动词）
coun.te.nanced,coun.te.nanc.ing,coun.te.nanc.es
To give or express approval to; condone:
给予赞同，表示赞同；宽恕：
例句：
The college administration will not countenance cheating.
大学行政部门不会宽恕欺骗行为

来源：
Middle English contenaunce
中古英语 contenaunce
from Old French
源自 古法语
from contenir [to behave] * see contain
源自 contenir [行动，做事] *参见 contain

【引伸】
coun.tenancer
n.（名词）