Centuries ago, an Ethiopian shepherd observed his goats eating berries from an unfamiliar tree. Then, he noticed his goats were so energetic that they were unable to sleep that night. Upon sharing his discovery with the abbot of a local monastery, the two men brewed a drink with the same berries and found that it helped them stay focused during evening prayer. Another tale originates from Yemen, where a Sufi noticed birds becoming lively after consuming the berries.
几个世纪以前，一位衣索比亚牧羊人看到他的山羊正在吃一棵不常见的树的浆果。接著，他发现他的山羊非常精力充沛，以至于当晚牠们无法入眠。在与当地修道院的院长分享他的发现后，两人用相同的浆果泡了一种饮料，并发现这有助于他们在晚间祈祷时保持专注。另一则故事起源于叶门，一位苏非行者在那里注意到鸟类在食用浆果后变得很活泼。
生活必备字词：
shepherd n. 牧羊人
energetic a. 精力旺盛的
lively a. 活泼的，精力充沛的
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