observance

名词 observance:

1. the act of observing; taking a patient look
   同义词：observation, watching
2. a formal event performed on a special occasion
   同义词：ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion
3. the act of noticing or paying attention
   同义词：notice, observation
4. conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
   同义词：honoring

1. Suit the action to the word and the word to the action; with this special observance, that you o'er-step not the modesty of nature.
   把语言和行动互相配合起来; 特别要注意到这一点，你不能越过自然的常道。
2. Marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance of accepted social usage.
   有礼貌的以为他人着想、圆滑和遵守被接受的社会规范为特征的或表现出这些特点的
3. An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.
   祈祷宗教仪式的活动或祷告的行为，尤指秘密的进行的
4. 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。

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n.（名词）
The act or practice of observing or complying with a law, custom, command, or rule.
遵守：对法律、习俗、命令或规定遵从的行为
The act or custom of keeping or celebrating a holiday or other ritual occasion.
施行习惯性礼拜：保持或庆贺节日和其它礼仪仪式的行为或习俗
A customary rite or ceremony.
一项习惯性的礼仪或仪式
The act of watching; observation:
观察：观看的行为；观察：
例句：
.Consider how much intellect was needed in the architect, and how much observance of nature.(John Ruskin)
.试想从事建筑需要多少聪明才智，以及对大自然的观察.(约翰·拉斯金)

Roman Catholic Church The rule governing a religious order.
【罗马天主教】 管理宗教命令的律令