the position of a flag which is being flown some way below the top of its staff as a mark of respect for a person who has died
(下半旗时旗帜升至的)半杆高处
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each club flew its flag at half mast .每个俱乐部都下了半旗。
〈主幽默〉 (尤指衣饰)低于正常高度的位置,半吊着的位置
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his tie was at half mast .他的领带只拉上了一半。