COUNTENANCE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

countenance

The appearance conveyed by a person's face. Приклади
  • A pleasant countenance.
  • A stern visage.
The human face ('kisser' and 'smiler' and 'mug' are informal terms for 'face' and 'phiz' is British).
Formal and explicit approval. Приклади
  • A Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement.
Consent to, give permission. Приклади
  • She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband.
  • I won't let the police search her basement.
  • I cannot allow you to see your exam.
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