collect ·phrase
Definition: to get control over your feelings and thoughts Level: C2
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.