to start to like someone or something

The two dogs took to each other immediately and started to play. 这两条狗立刻喜欢上了对方，开始玩了起来。

She's taken to basketball like a duck to water (= she likes it and is good at it). 她如鱼得水似地喜欢上了篮球。

to start doing something often

She was so depressed she took to drink. 她十分抑郁，开始酗酒。

[ + -ing verb ] He's taken to staying out very late. 他开始经常很晚才回来。

to go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation

The refugees took to the hills for safety. 难民们逃往山区避难。