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

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。
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。
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。
The observance of agreed procedures.
对约定程序的遵守。
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。
Observance of this custom is less common nowadays.
如今这种风俗已不大奉行了。
Observance of speed limits and traffic lights.
对车速限制及红绿灯的遵守。
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。
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。
Any customary observance or practice.
一种习惯的仪式和惯例。