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

The observance of agreed procedures.
对约定程序的遵守。
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。
This year's observance of International Literacy Day highlights the central role of literacy in the empowerment of women.
今年的国际扫盲日纪念活动突出展示识字在增强妇女能力方面的中心作用。
A military custom performed in observance of some event or anniversary.
庆祝某事和周年纪念而举行的军事习俗。
In December of 1999, the United Nations recognized the observance.
1999年12月，联合国认可这一纪念活动。
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。
Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us
守法是我们的一个原则问题。
As Greek and Roman myth implies, Astrology's origins are based on our observance of the visible Planets.
基于希腊和罗马神话的暗示，我们得知占星术起源于天空中可以看到的星体。
Report on the observance of standards and codes;
关于标准和守则遵守情况的报告；
This years observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issue of youth migration.
今年国际青年日纪念活动的重点是青年移徙问题。