cur·few /ˈkɝ(ˌ)fju/
晚鐘,打晚鐘時刻,晚鐘,宵禁
Cur·few n.
1. The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself.
He begins at curfew, and walks till the first cock. --Shak.
The village curfew, as it tolled profound. --Campbell.
2. A utensil for covering the fire. [Obs.]
For pans, pots, curfews, counters and the like. --Bacon.
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curfew
n 1: the time that the curfew signal is sounded
2: a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew
restrictions
3: an order that after a specific time certain activities (as
being outside on the streets) are prohibited