compose oneself
US /kəmˈpoʊz wʌnˈsɛlf/
UK /kəmˈpəʊz wʌnˈsɛlf/
短语动词
镇定下来, 使自己平静
to make oneself calm and collected, especially after being upset or excited
示例:
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She took a deep breath to compose herself before entering the room.
她深吸一口气，以便在进入房间前镇定下来。
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After the shocking news, he needed a moment to compose himself.
听到这个令人震惊的消息后，他需要一点时间来镇定下来。