Ups and downs: the mixture of good and bad things in life or in a particular situation or relationship 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
Every business has its ups and downs.
每一种生意均有其荣枯兴衰。
Settle down: to start to have a quieter way of life, living in one place （在某地）定居下来，过安定的生活
When are you going to get married and settle down?
你打算什么时候成家，安定下来？
Make it: to be successful in your career 获得成功
He never really made it as an actor.
他从来就不是一个成功的演员。
House-warming: a party given by sb who has just moved into a new house 乔迁聚会
