half-mast /ˈhæfˈmæst/ Brit /ˈhɑːfˈmɑːst/ noun /ˈhæfˈmæst/ Brit /ˈhɑːfˈmɑːst/
noun
Learner's definition of HALF-MAST
[noncount]
: the position in the middle of a mast or pole半旗 ◊ A flag is flown at half-mast or lowered to half-mast to show respect for a person who has died.降半旗是为了对逝者表达敬意。