at half-masta) MIDDLEif 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 〔旗帜〕在半旗位置的〔表示对死者的尊敬和哀悼〕
b) British EnglishBrE humorousSHORT/NOT LONG if a piece of clothing is at half-mast, it is lower down the body than is usual 〔衣服〕穿得很低的
→ at half-mast at half-mast(1)