They did not believe in strict curfews; Mr. Paul says that unintended consequences - like speeding home to beat the clock - can result from excessive meddling from a central authority.

他们也不相信严格的宵禁。保罗先生说那会带来意料之外的后果。

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The first three clocks were transported to Utrecht, central Netherlands, in early February to be restored by the Utrecht's Musical clock and Street Organ National Museum.

第一批的三只钟于今年二月初被运往荷兰乌德勒支，并交由当地音乐钟和街道机构国家博物馆修复。

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The central heating system of the building is programmed to start working at 6 o 'clock each morning.

这幢大楼的中央暖气系统规定每天早晨6时开始供暖。

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Central Standard Time, two o'clock Eastern Standard Time, some thirty-eight minutes ago."

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And though landmarks such as the central market clock tower may help you orientate yourself somewhat, chances are a map of your exact wanderings after a day out at Chatuchak would resemble most closely a plate of pad thai noodles.

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Revellers in the city centre greeted the new year by eating 12 grapes in time with the chimes at Madrid's central Puerta del Sol clock in a national tradition, while hundreds of thousands partied in Berlin to live music in the landmark Brandenburg Gate.

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But Nagoya's new airport will be allowed to operate round the clock, and has modern transport facilities that businessmen across central Honshu are already scheming to exploit.

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