curfew

名词 curfew:

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

cur.few

n.（名词）
A regulation requiring certain or all people to leave the streets or be at home at a prescribed hour.
宵禁：要求某些人或所有人在规定时间内离开街道或留在家中的规定

The time at which such a restriction begins or is in effect:
宵禁时间：这一限制开始或起作用的时间：
例句：
a 0p.m. curfew for all residents.
在晚间 十时起对所有居民实行的宵禁

The signal, such as a bell, announcing the beginning of this restriction.
宵禁信号：用一种信号来宣布这一限制的开始，如钟声

来源：
Middle English curfeu
中古英语 curfeu
from Old French cuevrefeu
源自 古法语 cuevrefeu
covrir [to cover] * see cover
covrir [覆盖] *参见 cover
feu [fire] from Latin focus [hearth]
feu [火] 源自 拉丁语 focus [火炉]