half-staff
noun /ˌhɑːf ˈstɑːf/
/ˌhæf ˈstæf/
- (of a flag
) flown at the middle of the mast as a sign of respect for a person or people who have just died旗 半职员:在桅杆中部飞行,以表示对一个或多个刚刚死亡的人的尊重 - Flags at state buildings were flown at half-staff.
政府大楼降半旗。
- Flags at state buildings were flown at half-staff.