尋找最初的初衷

get used to + N/V-ing　　變得習慣於……
= get accustomed to + N/V-ing
Every relationship has its ups and downs. You just have to get used to them.
每段感情都有苦有樂，你一定得習慣那些事。

cut down on...　　減少……的量
The government made recycling mandatory to cut down on the amount of garbage.
政府強制回收以減少垃圾量。

take to...　　對……產生好感；喜歡上……
The rescued kitten took to its new owner after a few hours.
這隻獲救的小貓幾個小時後便接受了牠的新主人。

in one's honor　　            紀念某人；向某人致敬
Sam will hold a special dinner in his father's honor.
山姆將舉辦一場特別的晚宴來紀念他的父親。

be named after...　　        以……命名
My son is named after a famous singer.
我兒子是以一位著名歌手來命名。

get to the bottom of...　　弄清……的真相
I won't give up until I get to the bottom of the problem.
直到我弄清楚這個問題的真相以前我不會放棄。

be in a position to V　　有立場從事……
I'm afraid I'm not in a position to express my views freely.
恐怕我沒有立場自在地表達我的看法。

the other way around　　反過來，相反地
Does art imitate life, or is it the other way around?
是藝術模仿生活，還是生活模仿藝術呢？