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curfew    音标拼音: [k'ɚfju]
n. 晚钟,打晚钟时刻,晚钟,宵禁

晚钟,打晚钟时刻,晚钟,宵禁

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

Curfew \Cur"few\ (k[^u]r"f[=u]), n. [OE. courfew, curfu, fr. OF.
cuevrefu, covrefeu, F. couvre-feu; covrir to cover feu
fire, fr. L. focus fireplace, hearth. See {Cover}, and
{Focus}.]
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.
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He begins at curfew, and walks till the first cock.
--Shak.
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The village curfew, as it tolled profound.
--Campbell.
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2. A utensil for covering the fire. [Obs.]
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For pans, pots, curfews, counters and the like.
--Bacon.
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  • Curfew - Wikipedia
    A curfew is an order that imposes certain regulations during specified hours [1] Typically, curfews order all people affected by them to remain indoors during the evening and nighttime hours [2] [3] Such an order is most often issued by public authorities, but may also be given by the owner of a house to those living in the household
  • Curfew Guidance - City of Los Angeles
    A resident living in the curfew zone should carry proof of residency, if possible (e g , driver’s license government ID, water bill lease agreement) For Employees Workers: An employee working in the curfew zone who stops work after 10 PM should leave the curfew zone immediately
  • CURFEW Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of CURFEW is the sounding of a bell at evening How to use curfew in a sentence What is the origin of curfew?
  • CURFEW Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com
    Curfew definition: an order establishing a specific time in the evening after which certain regulations apply, especially that no civilians or other specified group of unauthorized persons may be outdoors or that places of public assembly must be closed See examples of CURFEW used in a sentence
  • CURFEW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    CURFEW definition: 1 a rule that everyone must stay at home between particular times, usually at night, especially… Learn more
  • CURFEW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    A curfew is a law stating that people must stay inside their houses after a particular time at night, for example during a war The village was placed under curfew Crowds of people defied the curfew to celebrate on the streets
  • Curfew | Youth, Enforcement Compliance | Britannica
    Curfew, a signal, as by tolling a bell, to warn the inhabitants of a town to extinguish their lights and fires or cover them up and retire to rest This was a common practice throughout Europe during the Middle Ages





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