螺旋丸：gather 與 collect

引言：

We are fighting dreamers ~

gather /ˈɡæðə(r)/

verb

[動詞+名詞短語] 聚集，積聚（力量、精神等）；使做好準備

to prepare yourself to do sth that requires effort

I sat down for a moment to gather my strength.

我坐下片刻積蓄力量。

She was still trying to gather her thoughts together when the door opened.

門打開時她還勉強要自己集中精神。

Fortunately the short delay gave him time to gather himself.

幸運的是，這短暫的拖延給了他喘息的時間。

collect /kəˈlekt/

習語 Idioms

collect yourself/your thoughts

1.

（儘力）鎮定下來，斂神專註

to try to control your emotions and become calm

I'm fine─I just need a minute to collect myself.

我沒事，只是需要稍稍鎮定一下。

2.

做好精神準備

to prepare yourself mentally for sth

She paused to collect her thoughts before entering the interview room.

她停下來定了定神，才走進面試室。

結語：

Right here right now bang ~