Church bells pealed at the stroke of midnight.

午夜时钟一敲响，教堂的钟声便一声接一声地响起来。

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At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, everyone cheered to welcome the new year.

除夕午夜十二点整时，大家都欢呼着迎接新年的到来。

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The stroke of midnight signalled the New year.

午夜的钟响表示新的一年来了。

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And come New Year's Eve, damned sure it will be flying off my noggin at the stroke of midnight.

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