collect your thoughts
US /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
UK /kəˈlɛkt jʊər θɔts/
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整理思绪, 平复心情
to calm down and think clearly, especially after being upset or surprised
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Give me a moment to collect my thoughts before I answer.
给我一点时间整理思绪，然后再回答。
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After the accident, she needed a few minutes to collect her thoughts.
事故发生后，她需要几分钟来整理思绪。