taps

1. 1.

   A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo; the signal is sometimes also given during the funeral of a soldier.

   用鼓或号角发出的就寝熄灯信号,通常在归营号后约一刻钟；有时也在士兵葬礼上演奏。

(美军)熄灯号；熄灯鼓