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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 prohibitedCurfew \ 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. [ 1913 Webster] He begins at curfew, and walks till the first cock. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] The village curfew, as it tolled profound. -- Campbell. [ 1913 Webster] 2. A utensil for covering the fire. [ Obs.] [ 1913 Webster] For pans, pots, curfews, counters and the like. -- Bacon. [ 1913 Webster] |
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