So what we think we know derives chiefly from archeological evidence, which is before writing--mute evidence that has to be interpreted and is very complicated, and is far from secure.

我们目前所认为的史实,主要都是从考古证据中所得,这些无声的证据出现于文字记录之前,因此就需要繁复的考证及解读,这些考证未必可靠

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And as a result of writing it down and keeping track, he produced a very clear record, and scientific evidence, that using this procedure could protect a population of people from the disease.

凭借他的持续关注和追踪,他做出了十分清晰的记录,留下了科学证据,证明这种方法,可以让人们不再得这种病

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