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

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。
Observance of this custom is less common nowadays.
如今这种风俗已不大奉行了。
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；
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。
Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us
守法是我们的一个原则问题。
Any customary observance or practice.
一种习惯的仪式和惯例。
The UN has set international standards on women's rights and created instruments to monitor their observance around the world.
联合国制定了有关妇女权利的国际标准，创立了监测这些权利在全世界的落实情况的机制。
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。
The law of inheritance also proves the observance of this rule.
继承权也证实了这一准则。