انگلیسی

observance

gb/əbzˈɚvəns/ us/əbzˈɚvəns/
B2 انگلیسی
~ 8700
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم formal B2 action
1

act of following rules or customs

The act of doing what a law, rule, or custom says you should do.

الگوی کاربرد: observance of [law/rule/custom]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often confuse "observance" with "observation." "Observance" means following rules or customs (e.g., "observance of the law"), while "observation" usually means watching something or a comment based on what you have seen (e.g., "a sharp observation").
هم‌معنی‌ها
compliance (More strongly associated with obeying official rules, laws, or standards, especially in business or legal contexts.)
متضادها
violation (Focuses on breaking a law or rule instead of following it.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
strict observance |careful observance |full observance |observance of the law |observance of safety regulations |in observance of
موضوع‌ها
law |society |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The company insists on strict observance of all safety regulations.
  • Full observance of the ceasefire agreement is essential for peace talks to continue.
  • Out of respect, they requested observance of the dress code during the ceremony.
  • The observance of traffic laws is taken very seriously in this country.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Observance of the rules is important in this school.
  • Good observance of safety laws can prevent accidents.
  • The observance of local customs made their visit more welcome.
unknown B2 event
2

ceremony marking a special occasion

A ceremony or special event held to remember or mark a religious day or important event.

الگوی کاربرد: an observance of [holiday/event]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think "observance" in this sense means simply "observation" (watching). Here it means a ceremony or event to mark a day, not just looking at something.
هم‌معنی‌ها
ceremony (General word for a formal event; "observance" usually suggests a religious or official reason and a sense of duty or tradition.)
متضادها
disregard (Suggests failing to hold or take part in a ceremony or mark an occasion that might normally be remembered.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
religious observance |holiday observance |public observance |official observance |annual observance |a day of observance
موضوع‌ها
religion |culture
نمونه‌ها
  • Many businesses close in observance of the national holiday.
  • The town held a quiet observance of Memorial Day in the central square.
  • Families gathered at the temple for the evening observance of the festival.
  • The school organized a special observance to mark the anniversary of the peace agreement.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The city has a public observance on this holiday.
  • People went to church for the Christmas observance.
  • There was a short observance at the monument in the park.
اسم C1 property
3

level of religious practice

How much a person follows the rules and customs of their religion in daily life.

الگوی کاربرد: religious observance among [group]
هم‌معنی‌ها
religious practice (More everyday and transparent; "observance" sounds slightly more formal and is used more in surveys, reports, or discussions of behavior.)
متضادها
secularism (Refers to living with little or no religious observance or influence.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
religious observance |level of observance |strict observance |Orthodox observance |Jewish observance |degree of observance
موضوع‌ها
religion |society
نمونه‌ها
  • Levels of religious observance have fallen sharply among young adults.
  • In this community, strict observance is expected of all members.
  • The survey compared rates of religious observance in urban and rural areas.
  • Her family maintained a high level of observance despite living in a largely secular country.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • Religious observance is very strong in that village.
  • Some students have low religious observance, and some have high observance.
  • The report talks about changes in religious observance over time.
اسم literary C2 action
4

careful watching or attention

The act of looking at something very carefully and paying attention to it.

الگوی کاربرد: under close observance
اشتباه رایج:
Learners should normally use "observation" for this idea. Using "observance" for watching something can sound old-fashioned or unnatural in modern English.
هم‌معنی‌ها
observation ("Observation" is the normal modern word; "observance" in this sense is rare and mainly literary or old-fashioned.)
متضادها
inattention (Means not watching or not paying attention.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
under close observance |with careful observance |observance of his behavior
موضوع‌ها
core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The prisoner was kept under constant observance by the guards.
  • Through quiet observance of her habits, he learned her daily routine.
  • Such details are revealed only by long and patient observance.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The patient was under close observance in the hospital.
  • With careful observance, the scientist wrote down every small change.
  • His observance of her face showed that he was worried.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
observance
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚvəns/
US/əbzˈɚvəns/
هجاها و تکیه
ob - serv - ance (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serv)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: observance
  • Plural: observance, observances
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
observances noun
Core family
observe verb B1 observation noun B1 observer noun B1 observant adjective
Related words
observable adjective B2 observatory noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobservant adjective unobservable adjective
Advanced or less common
observational adjective C1 non-observance noun
عبارت‌ها

day of observance

1
/dˈeɪ əv əbzˈɚvəns/
fixed phrase

official day to mark something

A special day that is officially used to remember or honor an event, idea, or person.

نمونه‌ها
  • The government declared a national day of observance for the late president.
  • Many schools hold activities on this day of observance to teach students about human rights.

in observance of

1
/ˈɪn əbzˈɚvəns əv/
fixed phrase formal

as a sign of respect for

Used to say that something is done, or not done, to follow or show respect for a law, rule, holiday, or tradition.

نمونه‌ها
  • The office will be closed on Monday in observance of the national holiday.
  • They held a minute of silence in observance of the victims.
  • Shops turn off their music on this day in observance of the religious festival.

religious observance

1
/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs əbzˈɚvəns/
fixed phrase

ceremonies and practices of a religion

The things people do because of their religion, such as going to services, praying, and following special rules or holidays.

نمونه‌ها
  • The university makes allowances for religious observance during exam periods.
  • Her life is strongly shaped by religious observance and community traditions.

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