gather/collect/recover etc your witsto make yourself think about what you are going to do next after you have been surprised by something 〔受到惊吓后〕恢复理智，冷静下来 I felt helpless, but tried to gather my wits. 我感到无助，但尽量让自己冷静下来。
gather/collect/recover etc your wits• It is gone even before the predator can gather its wits and make chase.• She slowly gathered her wits, and looked round.• He remained still and tried to gather his wits.• I felt helpless, but tried to gather my wits.• I tried to collect my wits for the arrival.
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