discountenance

discountenance
verb
[with obj.](一般作 be discountenanced)
  1. refuse to approve of (something)
    不赞成(某物)
    the best solution to alcohol abuse is a healthy family life where alcohol consumption is discountenanced.
    解决酗酒的最好办法是有健康的家庭生活,这种家庭生活是不赞成喝酒的。
  2. disturb the composure of
    使惊惶失措
    Amanda was not discountenanced by the accusation.
    阿曼达并没有因为指控而惊惶失措。
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