释义 |
half-mastˌhalf-ˈmast noun  - Flags at half-mast, commemorative wreaths, speeches and Solemn music marked the day.
- For instance, a flag at half-mast is a symbol of grief, whereas tears are a sign of grief.
- He wore a short-sleeved dress shirt with the collar open and his necktie at half-mast.
- Jerry's eyelids are at half-mast.
- The flags were flying at half-mast.
at half-mast a)if a flag is flying at half-mast, it has been raised to the middle of the pole in order to show respect and sadness for someone who has died b)British English humorous if a piece of clothing is at half-mast, it is lower down the body than is usual |