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　

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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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Any customary observance or practice.
  一种习惯的仪式和惯例。
• The history of liberty has largely been the history of the observance of procedural safeguards.
  自由的历史在很大程度上是遵守秩序保障条款的历史。
• 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。
• 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。