在写文章之前，她做了一个概要来整理思路。

Before writing the essay, she made an outline to organize her thoughts.

在会议期间，他不得不暂停一下以整理思路。

During the meeting, he had to pause to gather his thoughts.

现在主要在整理思路，寻找方向。

Basically arranging train of thought now, seek way.

另外，如果你恰好觉得无言以对或者对此类问题没有思想准备的话，询问孩子提问的动机也给了你整理思路的时间。

Also, asking the nature of the inquiry gives you time to compose yourself if you’re rendered speechless or haven’t prepared for this query.

在整理思路的时候，我意识到自己在你们这么大的时候的确是很幸福的，因为那时还没有Facebook、Twitter和Instagram。

As I edited my thoughts, I realized I sure am blessed that there was no Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram when I was your age.