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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
    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 Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    What is the origin of curfew? Curfews set by parents (and kept or broken by their offspring) do not echo the origins of the word curfew in any discernable way—if they did, they’d need to at least hint at the sound of a bell
  • CURFEW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    ˈkɜr·fju a rule that some or all people must stay off the streets during particular hours, used esp to maintain peace during a period of violence: to impose lift a curfew (Definition of curfew from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
  • Curfew - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
    Curfew is a rule or law that sets a time that certain people have to be off the streets A town may set a curfew for teenagers, for example, although many parents impose a stricter curfew for their own kids
  • Curfew Laws – Constitutional Rights and Key Court Rulings
    Curfew laws aim to maintain public safety, but do they infringe on individual rights? This article explores the constitutionality of these laws through key court rulings and legal perspectives
  • CURFEW Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    What does curfew mean? A curfew is a specific time of day at which, by rule, you must be at home It can also refer to the rule itself, or the period during which you must stay home
  • Curfew (2024 TV series) - Wikipedia
    Set in a society where men are restricted by a curfew from 7 p m to 7 a m to prioritise women's safety, the murder of a woman outside the Women's Safety Centre shocks the community
  • Curfew Laws in California by City (2026) | CityRuleLookup
    206 cities compared Compare curfew laws rules across California cities: see which are strictest, which are most permissive, and how penalties differ
  • 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
  • Curfew: A Short History and Etymology | Merriam-Webster
    You might remember your mom setting a curfew for you for when you had to be back at night, but the origin of the word actually date back to a warning bell telling people to cover their fires at night





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