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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• The first Mother's Day observance was a church service honoring Anna's mother.
  第一个母亲节庆祝表彰是在一个教堂为安娜母亲举办的。
• 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。
• 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 the law is a matter of principle for us
  守法是我们的一个原则问题。
• 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。
• Drivers should be careful in their observance of traffic regulations.
  凡是司机都要注意遵守交通规则。
• 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。