| 单词 | observance |
| 释义 | observance /euhb zerr"veuhns/, n. 1. an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws. 2. a keeping or celebration by appropriate procedure, ceremonies, etc.: the observance of the Sabbath. 3. a procedure, ceremony, or rite, as for a particular occasion: patriotic observances. 4. a rule or custom to be followed or obeyed; a customary practice. 5. Rom. Cath. Ch. a. a rule or discipline for a religious house or order. b. a house or order observing a rule or discipline. 6. an act or instance of watching, noting, or perceiving; observation. 7. respectful attention or service. 8. Archaic. courteous attention as to a person; dutiful service. [1175-1225; ME observaunce < OF < LL observantia, L: esteem, attention, deriv. of observant- (s. of observans), prp. of observare. See OBSERVE, -ANCE] Syn. 1. compliance, adherence, heedfulness. |
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