making

英 [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]

美 [ˈmeɪkɪŋ]

n.  生产; 制造
v.  制造; 做; 组装; 写; 出产; 制订; 铺床
make的现在分词

现在分词：making　复数：makings　

IELTSTEM8

Collins.2 / BNC.4480 / COCA.5042

习惯用语

n.

be the making of sb
• 使成为更好（或更有作为）的人
  to make sb become a better or more successful person
• University was the making of Joe.
  大学造就了乔。
have the makings of sth
• 具备了成为…的必要条件
  to have the qualities that are necessary to become sth
• Her first novel has all the makings of a classic.
  她的第一部小说堪称经典之作。
in the making
• 在生产（或形成）过程中
  in the process of becoming sth or of being made
• This model was two years in the making.
  这种型号是用两年时间制成的。
• These events are history in the making .
  这些事将载入史册。
of your own making
• 自己造成的
  created by you rather than by sb/sth else

牛津词典

noun

• 生产；制造
  the act or process of making or producing sth
  1. strategic decision making
     战略决策
  2. film-making
     制片
  3. dressmaking
     制衣
  4. tea and coffee making facilities
     沏茶煮咖啡的用具
  5. the making of social policy
     社会政策的制定

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 制作;制造;形成
  Themakingof something is the act or process of producing or creating it.
  1. ...Salamon's book about the making of this movie...
     萨拉蒙有关本片制作过程的书
  2. Ducks' eggs are particularly prized for cake making.
     鸭蛋在做糕饼时，格外重要。
• PHRASE 在成长中;在形成中
  If you describe a person or thing as somethingin the making, you mean that they are going to become known or recognized as that thing.
  1. Her drama teacher is confident Julie is a star in the making...
     朱莉的戏剧老师相信她会成为一颗冉冉升起的明星。
  2. I think it's a disaster in the making.
     我认为这会是一场灾难。
• PHRASE 是…成功(或改善)的原因
  If somethingis the making ofa person or thing, it is the reason that they become successful or become very much better than they used to be.
  1. This discovery may yet be the making of him.
     这次的发现也许会成为他成功的契机。
• PHRASE 具备成为…的素质(或内在因素、必要条件、潜在能力)
  If you say that a person or thinghas the makings ofsomething, you mean it seems possible or likely that they will become that thing, as they have the necessary qualities.
  1. Godfrey had the makings of a successful journalist.
     戈弗雷具有成为一名成功记者的潜质。
• PHRASE (问题等)自己造成的;咎由自取
  If you say that something such as a problem you have isofyourown making, you mean you have caused or created it yourself.
  1. Some of the university's financial troubles are of its own making...
     这所大学的一些经济困难是由其自身造成的。
  2. The Prime Minister, however, is now caught in a trap of her own making.
     但是，首相现在却落入了她自己设下的圈套之中。

英英释义

noun

• the act that results in something coming to be
  1. the devising of plans
  2. the fashioning of pots and pans
  3. the making of measurements
  4. it was already in the making
  Synonym:devisingfashioning
• (usually plural) the components needed for making or doing something
  1. the recipe listed all the makings for a chocolate cake
• an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
  1. her qualifications for the job are excellent
  2. one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree
  3. she has the makings of fine musician
  Synonym:qualification

双语例句

• I am surprised by the fuss she's making. It's not as if my personality has changed.
  她的大惊小怪令我很吃惊。显然不是我的个性改变了。
• She spent too much time making herself up
  她在化妆上花去了太多时间。
• Today he does not have to worry about making a living.
  现在他不用为生活发愁了。
• He is making money and receiving free advertising to boot!
  他既挣了钱，又做了免费的广告！
• We are making a thorough investigation
  我们正在进行彻底调查。
• Follow our guide to making your home a fit place to work, rest and play.
  按照我们的指南把家营造成适合工作、休息和娱乐的地方。
• Godfrey had the makings of a successful journalist.
  戈弗雷具有成为一名成功记者的潜质。
• The Prime Minister, however, is now caught in a trap of her own making.
  但是，首相现在却落入了她自己设下的圈套之中。
• Someone's making a packet out of it.
  有人从中狠赚了一笔。
• I'm not making any promises
  我不会作任何保证。