新概念英语2 第9课的一个问题 求助:What does a cold welcome refer to?

问题描述:

新概念英语2 第9课的一个问题 求助:What does a cold welcome refer to?

It refers to the big clock stopped before it stroke twelve.

冷遇意味着什么?

It refers to the breakdown of a clock.
It refers to the stop of a clock.
The clock stopped before 12 o'clock, as if it refused to go into the new year.