名詞 observance:

1. the act of observing; taking a patient look
   同義詞：observation, watching
2. a formal event performed on a special occasion
   同義詞：ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion
3. the act of noticing or paying attention
   同義詞：notice, observation
4. conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
   同義詞：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.
   把語言和行動互相配合起來; 特別要注意到這一點，你不能越過自然的常道。
2. Marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance of accepted social usage.
   有禮貌的以為他人著想、圓滑和遵守被接受的社會規(guī)范為特征的或表現(xiàn)出這些特點的
3. An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.
   祈禱宗教儀式的活動或禱告的行為，尤指秘密的進行的
4. The worker was praised for his observance of the rules.
   這個工人因為嚴格遵守規(guī)則而受到了表揚。

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n.（名詞）
The act or practice of observing or complying with a law, custom, command, or rule.
遵守：對法律、習(xí)俗、命令或規(guī)定遵從的行為
The act or custom of keeping or celebrating a holiday or other ritual occasion.
施行習(xí)慣性禮拜：保持或慶賀節(jié)日和其它禮儀儀式的行為或習(xí)俗
A customary rite or ceremony.
一項習(xí)慣性的禮儀或儀式
The act of watching; observation:
觀察：觀看的行為；觀察：
例句：
.Consider how much intellect was needed in the architect, and how much observance of nature.(John Ruskin)
.試想從事建筑需要多少聰明才智，以及對大自然的觀察.(約翰·拉斯金)

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