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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Drivers should be careful in their observance of traffic regulations.
  凡是司机都要注意遵守交通规则。
• 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。
• 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 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。
• Hundreds of people filled the State Department's main auditorium for the observance.
  在国务院主要礼堂内有几百人参加了这次纪念活动。
• 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 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。