阅读段落

　　Before the invention of artificial light, the moon had greater social impact. And, for those living near the equator in particular, its waxing and waning was more conspicuous than the passing of the seasons. Hence, the calendars that were developed at the lower latitudes were influenced more by the lunar cycle than by the solar year. In more northern climes, however, where seasonal agriculture was practiced, the solar year became more crucial. As the Roman Empire expanded northward, it organized its activity chart for the most part around the solar year.

　　段落大意

　　本段介绍并对比了“月亮运转周期”和“太阳年”对不同地区以及不同需求情况下历法的影响。

　　阅读笔记

　　Crucial influence on calendars:

　　lunar cycle (before artificial light, conspicuous waxing and waning) for lower latitudes<>solar year (seasonal agriculture) for northern climes

　　逻辑关系

　　1. 因果(逻辑连接词: HENCE)

　　And, for those living near the equator in particular, its waxing and waning was more conspicuous than the passing of the seasons.The Handlins contend, Black and White servants, heretofore treated alike, each attained a different status.

　　The calendars that were developed at the lower latitudes were influenced more by the lunar cycle than by the solar year.

　　2. 对比(逻辑连接词: HOWEVER)

　　The calendars that were developed at the lower latitudes were influenced more by the lunar cycle than by the solar year.

　　In more northern climes, where seasonal agriculture was practiced, the solar year became more crucial.