Translations for „countenance“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

I . coun·te·nance [ˈkaʊntənən(t)s] N

1. countenance liter (face):

countenance

obraz m

countenance

izraz m [na obrazu]

to be of noble countenance

imeti plemenit izraz na obrazu

2. countenance (approval):

countenance

podpora f

countenance

odobravanje n

3. countenance no pl (composure):

countenance

(samo)kontrola f

to keep one's countenance

obvladati se

II . coun·te·nance [ˈkaʊntənən(t)s] VB trans

countenance

podpirati [perf podpreti]

to not countenance

ne odobravati

Usage examples with countenance

to keep one's countenance

obvladati se

to be of noble countenance

imeti plemenit izraz na obrazu

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

In the zero condition the original countenance of the soul reveals itself.

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In addition to these, fishes, reptiles, serpents, with other monstrous animals, which assumed each other's shape and countenance.

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The tones of her voice stir up all the depths of his spirit, but her countenance is veiled.

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A colleague remembered him as tall, with a countenance that showed the passion of the loftiness of his thought, and with a very gentle manner.

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She is described as having a sweet countenance and noble virtue.

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She was a tall, lean woman, with an upright carriage, a strong, intelligent countenance, bright eyes, a very good expression, and a rather winning voice.

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I saw a company who stood well guarded and firm, giving no countenance to those who would unsettle the established faith of the body.

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It soon became clear, though, that the authorities would not countenance an early retirement from the military.

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It refused to countenance any suggestion that it would fund the work.

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Has a careworn, but sly countenance and spare person limps in his gait from an accident and loves the ladies.

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