discountenance verb [with obj.](一般作 be discountenanced)
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。
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。