VOA慢速英语:美国为前总统老布什举行国葬

lie in state – idiom placing the body of a dead person in a public place so that people can see it and show respect

half-staff – adj. to hang on the middle of a flag pole

repose – n. a place of rest; lying at rest

library – n. a collection of books, important papers and other documents

accompany – v. to go with; to attend