n.纪录

A head of state may not have much political power, and may be restricted to ceremonial duties(meeting ambassador, laying wreath at national memorials, opening parliament, etc). 国家元首也许没有太多的政治上的权力，也许只限于礼仪上的职责(会见大使、在全国性纪念仪式上放花圈、宣布议会开始等)。

I'd rather take care of the stomachs of the living than (take care of) the glory of the dead in the form of stone memorials. 我宁愿照顾活人的肚子，也不愿以石碑的形式来照顾死者的荣耀。

He was often seen at funerals and memorials. 人们经常在葬礼和追悼会上见到他。