discountenance
/dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/verb
with obj.(一般作be discountenanced)
1
- refuse to approve of (something)不赞成（某事）：
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建立一种健康的家庭生活, 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.
阿曼达并没有因为受指控而惊惶失措。