curfews

curfews 的音标是[ˈkɜːrfjuːz]，基本翻译是宵禁。记忆技巧：cur（跑）+fews（复数形式，禁止）→禁止跑→宵禁。

curfew的英文词源：

curfew：宵禁

词源是古英语curfeow，意为“宵禁的钟声”。

变化形式：复数形式为curfews。

相关单词：

dawn：黎明，拂晓，天刚亮的时候，与curfew一起构成“日出宵禁”之意。例句：The city was still locked down at dawn with a curfew in place.（黎明时分，城市仍处于封锁状态，实施宵禁。）

night：夜晚，与curfew一起构成“夜宵禁”之意。例句：The city was under a strict curfew at night.（晚上，城市实施了严格的宵禁。）

midnight：午夜，与curfew一起构成“午夜宵禁”之意。例句：The city was under a midnight curfew.（午夜时分，城市实施了宵禁。）

afterdark：天黑之后，与curfew一起构成“天黑之后宵禁”之意。例句：After dark, the city was under strict curfew.（天黑之后，城市实施了严格的宵禁。）

dusk：黄昏，薄暮时分，与curfew一起构成“黄昏宵禁”之意。例句：The city was under a dusk curfew.（黄昏时分，城市实施了宵禁。）

daybreak：破晓时分，与curfew一起构成“日出前宵禁”之意。例句：The city was under a daybreak curfew.（日出前，城市实施了宵禁。）

以上这些单词都与curfew有密切的关联，表达了不同时间段和状态下的宵禁情况。

常用短语：

1. curfew break 宵禁解除

2. enforce a curfew 实施宵禁

3. break the curfew 违反宵禁规定

4. under curfew 在宵禁之下

5. curfew enforcement 宵禁执行

6. under duress under curfew 被迫遵守宵禁

7. curfew lifted 宵禁解除

双语例句：

1. The city was under a strict curfew for several days, but finally the curfew was lifted and people could go about their daily activities again.

这座城市在连续几天实施严格宵禁，但最终宵禁解除，人们可以再次进行日常活动。

2. The police enforced a strict curfew to prevent any unrest during the night.

警察实施了严格的宵禁，以防止夜间发生任何骚乱。

3. After the riots, the government imposed a strict curfew for several days to restore calm.

骚乱平息后，政府实施了几天严格的宵禁以恢复平静。

4. The curfew was lifted at midnight, and people were able to go out and shop or socialize.

午夜时分，宵禁解除，人们可以出门购物或社交。

5. We must obey the laws and respect the curfew, otherwise we will face serious consequences.

我们必须遵守法律，尊重宵禁规定，否则将面临严重后果。

6. The curfew was in effect, but some people still managed to sneak out to attend a party.

尽管宵禁生效，但有些人还是设法偷偷出去参加聚会。

7. The curfew was lifted for a few hours every afternoon, allowing people to exercise and socialize with friends.

每天下午，宵禁解除一段时间，人们可以运动和和朋友交往。

英文小作文：

Curfews are a common way to maintain order and control in a community, but they can also have a negative impact on individuals" lives. While some people may enjoy the peace and quiet that a curfew brings, others may feel restricted and unable to do the things they want to do.

On the one hand, a curfew can help to prevent unrest and violence in a community, especially during times of crisis. It can also help to ensure that people stay safe and secure at night, when crime rates are typically higher. However, on the other hand, a curfew can have a negative impact on individuals" freedom and autonomy, and it can restrict people"s ability to participate in social activities and make their own decisions about their lives.

In some cases, a community may need to implement a strict curfew to maintain order and safety, but in other cases, it may be possible to find a balance between safety and personal freedom. This might involve providing alternative ways for people to exercise their rights and freedoms, such as by allowing them to exercise their rights online or providing alternative activities that are safe and secure. Ultimately, the best approach depends on the specific circumstances of each community and its needs.