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　

TOEFLIELTSGRETEM8法律

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

柯林斯词典

• 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。

英英释义

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

双语例句

• The theme of this years observance spotlights the vital role of local languages in advancing science.
  今年纪念活动的主题突出了地方语言在促进科学进步方面的关键作用。
• On this year's observance, we celebrate hard-won achievements, especially those related to the Millennium Development Goals.
  在今年纪念活动中，我们庆祝得来不易的成就，特别是与千年发展目标有关的成就。
• 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。
• In such a case, strict observance of the provisions and rules is necessary in dealing with documentary credits.
  在这种情况下，我们在受理跟单信用证时，有必要严格地遵守这些条款和规则。
• Observance of this custom is less common nowadays.
  如今这种风俗已不大奉行了。
• 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 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。
• Observance of speed limits and traffic lights.
  对车速限制及红绿灯的遵守。
• Observance of these regulations is true modesty.
  遵守这些规定，就是谦虚态度。
• 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。