observance

英 [əbˈzɜːvəns]

美 [əbˈzɜːrvəns]

n. (对法律、习俗的)遵守，奉行; (节日的)纪念; 宗教(或传统节日)的仪式

复数：observances　

BNC.12033 / COCA.13271

牛津词典

noun

（对法律、习俗的）遵守，奉行；（节日的）纪念
the practice of obeying a law, celebrating a festival or behaving according to a particular custom
1. observance of the law
  守法
2. a strict observance of the Sabbath
  对安息日的严格遵守
宗教（或传统节日）的仪式
an act performed as part of a religious or traditional ceremony
1. religious observances
  宗教仪式

N-VAR （对法律、习俗等的）遵守，奉行
Theobservanceof something such as a law or custom is the practice of obeying or following it.
1. Local councils should use their powers to ensure strict observance of laws.
  地方政务委员会应当行使权力以保证人们严格遵守法律。

noun

the act of observing
Synonym:observationwatching
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
Synonym:honoring
the act of noticing or paying attention
1. he escaped the notice of the police
Synonym:noticeobservation
a formal event performed on a special occasion
1. a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor
Synonym:ceremonyceremonialceremonial occasion

Hundreds of people filled the State Department's main auditorium for the observance.
在国务院主要礼堂内有几百人参加了这次纪念活动。
The theme of this years observance is Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.
今年纪念活动的主题是为可持续未来创造可持续和平。
He may change his religion at will may manifest his faith in teaching, worship and observance.
他可以随意改变宗教信仰，可以在教职，礼拜或仪式中表明他的信仰。
Report on the observance of standards and codes;
关于标准和守则遵守情况的报告；
Observance of this custom is less common nowadays.
如今这种风俗已不大奉行了。
The worker was praised for his observance of the rules.
这个工人因为严格遵守规则而受到了表扬。
This year's observance centers on the relationship between mental health and chronic physical conditions like diabetes and cancer.
今年的主题是关注类似糖尿病和癌症这类慢性物理疾病与心理健康之间的关系。
The law of inheritance also proves the observance of this rule.
继承权也证实了这一准则。
Actvists for the rights of women have declared a yearly observance to oppose the cutting of female sex organs.
女权主义活动人士发布了一个年度观测报告，反对切割女性性器官。
Any customary observance or practice.
一种习惯的仪式和惯例。