flag staff

基本解释

Some naughty boys cut down the flag staff.
几个顽皮的孩子把旗杆砍倒了。
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Following the placement of the wreath, the marines will lower the flag to half staff.
在敬献花圈后，美国海军陆战队员将降半旗志哀。
A blue square at the top of the flag near the staff (pole) displayed the British crosses of Saint Andrew and Saint George.
在旗帜上方的顶点处显示圣安德鲁和圣乔治的十字架。

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