English Dictionary

countenance

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞 廃用

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face. / Favour; support; encouragement. / (obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense. / Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

日本語の意味

顔立ち、表情（主に顔の特徴や表情） / 好意、支持、援助 / （古風な用法）見た目上の様子、虚飾、見せかけ / 穏やかな表情、落ち着き、自制

Her calm countenance reassured everyone in the tense meeting.

彼女の落ち着いた表情が緊迫した会議で皆を安心させた。

意味（1）

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

意味（2）

Favour; support; encouragement.

Thou hast made him[…]glad with thy countenance.

意味（3）

(obsolete) Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

The election being done, he made countenance of great discontent thereat.

意味（4）

Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

countenances （ plural ）