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

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。
You would have no habits of early obedience and long observance to break through.
你没有早年服从和长期听话的习惯要加以打破啊。
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。
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。
Any customary observance or practice.
一种习惯的仪式和惯例。
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。
The trading day is shortened in observance of the Labor Day holiday
因庆祝劳工节，这个交易日交易时间缩短了。
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。