observance
gb/əbzˈɚvəns/ us/əbzˈɚvəns/
B2
Inglese
~ 8700
betartás, megemlékezés, szertartás, ünnepség, vallásgyakorlás, vallásosság, megfigyelés
SOSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
1
betartás
B1
Schema d'uso:
observance of [law/rule/custom]
The company insists on strict observance of all safety regulations.
A vállalat ragaszkodik az összes biztonsági előírás szigorú betartásához.
Full observance of the ceasefire agreement is essential for peace talks to continue.
A tűzszüneti megállapodás teljes körű betartása elengedhetetlen ahhoz, hogy folytatódhassanak a béketárgyalások.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
Observance of the rules is important in this school.
Ebben az iskolában fontos a szabályok betartása.
Good observance of safety laws can prevent accidents.
A biztonsági törvények megfelelő betartása megelőzheti a baleseteket.
The observance of local customs made their visit more welcome.
Errore comune:
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").
Significato
act of following rules or customs
Collocazioni
strict observance
|careful observance
|full observance
|observance of the law
|observance of safety regulations
|in observance of
Sinonimi
compliance (More strongly associated with obeying official rules, laws, or standards, especially in business or legal contexts.)
Contrari
violation (Focuses on breaking a law or rule instead of following it.)
Temi
law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
The act of doing what a law, rule, or custom says you should do.
The act of obeying or carefully following a law, rule, requirement, or social or religious custom.
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
an observance of [holiday/event]
Many businesses close in observance of the national holiday.
Sok üzlet zárva tart a nemzeti ünnep alkalmából.
The town held a quiet observance of Memorial Day in the central square.
A város csendes megemlékezést tartott az elesett katonák emléknapja alkalmából a főtéren.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The city has a public observance on this holiday.
A városban nyilvános megemlékezést tartanak ezen az ünnepen.
People went to church for the Christmas observance.
Az emberek templomba mentek a karácsonyi szertartásra.
There was a short observance at the monument in the park.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
ceremony marking a special occasion
Collocazioni
religious observance
|holiday observance
|public observance
|official observance
|annual observance
|a day of observance
Sinonimi
ceremony (General word for a formal event; "observance" usually suggests a religious or official reason and a sense of duty or tradition.)
Contrari
disregard (Suggests failing to hold or take part in a ceremony or mark an occasion that might normally be remembered.)
Temi
religion
|culture
Definizione
A ceremony or special event held to remember or mark a religious day or important event.
A ceremony, ritual, or public event carried out to mark a religious holiday, tradition, or official occasion.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
3
vallásosság
B2
Schema d'uso:
religious observance among [group]
Levels of religious observance have fallen sharply among young adults.
A fiatal felnőttek körében meredeken visszaesett a vallásgyakorlás szintje.
In this community, strict observance is expected of all members.
Ebben a közösségben minden tagtól szigorú vallásgyakorlást várnak el.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
Religious observance is very strong in that village.
Abban a faluban nagyon erős a vallásosság.
Some students have low religious observance, and some have high observance.
Egyes diákok kevésbé, mások pedig rendszeresebben gyakorolják a vallásukat.
The report talks about changes in religious observance over time.
Significato
level of religious practice
Collocazioni
religious observance
|level of observance
|strict observance
|Orthodox observance
|Jewish observance
|degree of observance
Sinonimi
religious practice (More everyday and transparent; "observance" sounds slightly more formal and is used more in surveys, reports, or discussions of behavior.)
Contrari
secularism (Refers to living with little or no religious observance or influence.)
Temi
religion
|society
Definizione
How much a person follows the rules and customs of their religion in daily life.
The extent to which someone regularly follows the rules, customs, and practices of their religion.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
4
megfigyelés
B1
Schema d'uso:
under close observance
The prisoner was kept under constant observance by the guards.
A foglyot az őrök állandó megfigyelés alatt tartották.
Through quiet observance of her habits, he learned her daily routine.
A nő szokásainak csendes megfigyeléséből megismerte a napi rutinját.
Such details are revealed only by long and patient observance.
Esempi per chi studia
The patient was under close observance in the hospital.
A beteget szoros megfigyelés alatt tartották a kórházban.
With careful observance, the scientist wrote down every small change.
Gondos megfigyeléssel a tudós minden apró változást feljegyzett.
His observance of her face showed that he was worried.
Errore comune:
Learners should normally use "observation" for this idea. Using "observance" for watching something can sound old-fashioned or unnatural in modern English.
Significato
careful watching or attention
Collocazioni
under close observance
|with careful observance
|observance of his behavior
Sinonimi
observation ("Observation" is the normal modern word; "observance" in this sense is rare and mainly literary or old-fashioned.)
Contrari
inattention (Means not watching or not paying attention.)
Temi
core_vocabulary
Definizione
The act of looking at something very carefully and paying attention to it.
The act of watching or paying close attention to someone or something, especially in order to notice details or behavior.
Grammatica
Forma base
observance
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚvəns/
US/əbzˈɚvəns/
Sillabe e accento
ob - serv - ance (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serv)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: observance
- Plural: observance, observances
Famiglia di parole
Forms
observances
noun
Core family
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The university makes allowances for religious observance during exam periods.
- Her life is strongly shaped by religious observance and community traditions.