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

Report on the observance of standards and codes;
关于标准和守则遵守情况的报告；
The theme of this years observance is Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.
今年纪念活动的主题是为可持续未来创造可持续和平。
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。
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。
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。
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。
Drivers should be careful in their observance of traffic regulations.
凡是司机都要注意遵守交通规则。
The observance of agreed procedures.
对约定程序的遵守。
Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us
守法是我们的一个原则问题。