資料來源 : pyDict

晚鐘,打晚鐘時刻,晚鐘,宵禁

資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Curfew \Cur"few\ (k?r"f?), 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.

            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.

資料來源 : WordNet®

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