I was so confused that I could hardly compose my thoughts.
我心烦意乱，难以镇定思绪。
《牛津词典》
2
I have time to compose my thoughts, and retain a record of my mistakes and problems.
我有时间去编辑我的思想，保留我的错误和问题的记录。
3
"When it comes to dating, a text gives you that chance to compose your thoughts, rather than having to speak spontaneously in a phone call with that person," she said.