/ˈmeɪkɪŋ ||; ˈmekɪŋ/noun [sing] the act of doing or producing sth; the process of being made 制造；制造过程: breadmaking 烘制面包This movie has been three years in the making. 这部电影已经拍了三年。 be the making of sb to be the reason that sb is successful 为某人成功的原因: University was the making of Gina. 上过大学是吉纳成功的原因。 have the makings of sth to have the necessary qualities for sth 具备必要条件: The book has the makings of a good film. 这本书可以改编成一部好电影。