It resulted in the first surpluses... 它导致了第一次盈余

253. Developed barely 8,000 to 10,000 years ago,
     农业兴起于八千至一万年前
254. It changed their relationship to nature.
     它改变了人与自然的关系
255. It brought an end to the uncertainty of hunting and gathering.
     它终结了不稳定的狩猎与采集生活
256. It resulted in the first surpluses...
     它导致了第一次盈余
257. And gave birth to cities and civilizations.
     并孕育了城市和文化
258. For their agriculture,
     通过农业
259. Humans harnessed the energy of animal species and plant life,
     人类驾驭了动物的力量以及植物的生命

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