听到令人震惊的消息后，她需要一点时间来整理思绪。

After the shocking news, she needed a moment to ___collect ___her ___thoughts.

在向愤怒的人群讲话前，这位政治家停下来让自己镇定一下。

Before addressing the angry crowd, the politician paused to ___collect ___himself.

这次冥想静修旨在帮助参与者平复心绪，找到精神上的清明。

The meditation retreat was designed to help participants ___collect ___themselves and find mental clarity.