com·mem·o·ra·tion /kəˌmɛməˈreʃən/
紀念,紀念節,慶典
Com·mem·o·ra·tion n.
1. The act of commemorating; an observance or celebration designed to honor the memory of some person or event.
This sacrament was designed to be a standing commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord. --Abp. Tillotson.
The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a feast of eternal commemoration. --Burke.
2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
Commemoration day, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred.
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commemoration
n 1: a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something [syn:
memorialization, memorialisation]
2: a recognition of meritorious service [syn: memorial, remembrance]