The beginning of the New Year is signified by the chiming of Big Ben, the famous London clock, at midnight, which is also shown on TV for those who are staying in.

新年的开始是以伦敦著名的钟——大本钟的午夜12点的敲响来表示，为了那些呆在家的人们，这一场景会现场直播。

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When you visit London, one of the first things you will see is Big Ben, the famous clock which can be heard all over the world on the B.B.C..

当你游览伦敦时，首先看到的东西之一就是“大本”钟，即那座从英国广播公司的广播中全世界都可以听到它的声音的著名大钟。

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Most people think of this London landmark as Big Ben, but Big Ben is actually the name of the largest bell inside this pendulum clock.

大多数人都认为伦敦的标志是大本钟，其实大本钟只不过指的是威斯敏特宫的大摆钟里面的那个巨型铃钟而已。

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