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

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。
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。
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。
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 observance of agreed procedures.
对约定程序的遵守。
Observance of these regulations is true modesty.
遵守这些规定，就是谦虚态度。
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 this custom is less common nowadays.
如今这种风俗已不大奉行了。
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。
Drivers should be careful in their observance of traffic regulations.
凡是司机都要注意遵守交通规则。