countenance
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ən.əns/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ən.əns/
1.
semblante, rosto
a person's face or facial expression
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Her calm countenance reassured everyone in the room.
Seu semblante calmo tranquilizou a todos na sala.
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He had a stern countenance that rarely showed emotion.
Ele tinha um semblante severo que raramente mostrava emoção.
1.
tolerar, permitir
admit as acceptable or possible
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The school board would not countenance any form of bullying.
O conselho escolar não toleraria nenhuma forma de bullying.
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I cannot countenance such disrespectful behavior.
Não posso tolerar tal comportamento desrespeitoso.