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