He has become a stickler for the finer observances of Washington protocol.

他成了拘泥于华盛顿外交礼节的人。

Nordhoff noted that the community had no formal religious observances.

诺德霍夫指出，该社区没有正式的宗教活动。

Wednesday also marked Flag day observances nationwide.

周三也标志着全国性的国旗日惯例。

Selden had passed beyond all such conventional observances.

赛尔登现已挣脱了一切传统的束缚。

The niyamas (observances) are purity, contentment, mortification, study and devotion to God.

精进是纯净、满足、苦行、研读和敬神。