Definition
To regain control of one's emotions or behavior; to become calm and composed.
冷静下来，控制住自己
He was shocked when he heard the news, but he quickly got ahold of himself.
他听到消息时很震惊，但他很快就控制住了自己。
Before the public speech, she took a deep breath and got ahold of herself.
在公开演讲前，她深吸了一口气，让自己冷静下来。
He realized he was about to lose his temper, so he had to get ahold of himself.
他意识到自己快要发脾气了，所以他必须控制住自己。