making
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ; `mekɪŋ/ n
(idm 习语) be the making of sb make sb succeed or develop well 使某人成功或顺利
These two years of hard work will be the making of him. 这两年的艰苦工作能把他造就成材. have the makings of sth have the qualities needed to become sth 有条件成为某事物
She has the makings of a good lawyer. 她具备当个好律师的素质. in the `making in the course of being made, formed or developed 在制造、 形成或发展的过程中
This first novel is the work of a writer in the making, ie not yet an expert writer. 这第一本小说是作者正在成长锻炼中的作品.
This model was two years in the making, ie took two years to make. 这一型号的产品是用了两年时间制成的.