collect one’s faculties

  • 中文含义：集中精力、恢复清醒
  • 英语词性：verb phrase
  • 美式音标：[kəˈlɛkt wʌnz ˈfækəltiz]
  • 同义词：regain composure, gather oneself
  • 易混淆单词：collective faculties（集体能力）、faculty（学院、教师团体）

双语例句：

1. After the shock of the accident, it took her a few moments to collect her faculties and assess the situation.

事故发生后，她花了几分钟时间来恢复清醒，并评估情况。

2. He had to collect his faculties and think carefully before making a decision.

他需要集中精力认真思考再做决定。