여러 물건이나 정보를 한데 모으거나 수집하다.
To bring or gather together a number of things, often as a hobby or for a specific purpose.
예문:
"She has been collecting antique porcelain dolls for over twenty years."
"We need to collect all the necessary data before starting the analysis."
"The scattered papers were collected and placed neatly into a folder."
세금, 빚, 기부금 등 지불해야 할 돈을 받거나 요구하다.
To receive or demand payment for something that is due, such as taxes, debts, or donations.
예문:
"The city council hired an agency to collect overdue parking fines."
"Volunteers stood outside the supermarket collecting funds for the local shelter."
어떤 장소에 가서 사람이나 물건을 데려오거나 가져오다.
To go to a place and take someone or something away; to fetch.
예문:
"I have to leave work early today to collect my daughter from soccer practice."
"Please collect the keys from the front desk before you enter the apartment."
충격이나 혼란 후에 감정이나 생각을 가다듬고 평정을 되찾다.
To regain control of one's emotions or thoughts, especially after a shock or disturbance (often used reflexively: collect oneself).
예문:
"After receiving the bad news, she took a moment to collect herself before speaking."
"He paused and tried to collect his thoughts before presenting the complex proposal."