making
noun [ U ] uk/ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ/ us/ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ/
制造;制作;形成;产生
the activity or process of producing something
the art of filmmaking 电影制作艺术
There's an article on the making of the series. 有一篇关于该系列片制作方面的文章。
Idioms
be an actor, cook, etc. in the makingidiom 有成为演员／运动员／厨师等的素质
to have the ability and interest to become an actor, cook, etc. in the future
be the making of someoneidiom 是成就（某人）的因素
If something is the making of someone, it develops in them good qualities and characteristics that might not have developed without it.
Five years in the army - that'll be the making of him! 5年的军营生活——这样的经历会造就他成材！
have (all) the makings of somethingidiom 具备成为…的（一切）素质
to seem likely to develop into something
She has the makings of a great violinist. 她具备成为一名优秀小提琴手的一切素质。
in the makingidiom （花某一段时间）完成，制造成，制作成
If something was a period of time in the making, it took that amount of time to make.
The film was several years in the making. 这部电影花了几年的时间才制作完成。
of your own makingidiom （某人）自找的，（某人）自作自受的
your own fault
Any problems she has with that child are of her own making. 她和那孩子之间的麻烦都是她自找的。