collect oneself
US /kəˈlɛkt wʌnˈsɛlf/
UK /kəˈlɛkt wʌnˈsɛlf/
成語
鎮定下來, 恢復鎮靜
to regain one's composure, especially after a shock or surprise
範例:
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She took a deep breath to collect herself before entering the room.
她深吸一口氣，在進屋前鎮定下來。
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After the accident, it took him a few minutes to collect himself.
事故發生後，他花了几分鐘才鎮定下來。