Godfrey had the makings of a successful journalist.

戈弗雷具备一个成功记者的素质。

He has all the makings of a fine musician.

他具有优秀音乐家的各种素质。

There is no doubt that she has the makings of a successful journalist.

毫无疑问，她具备成为一名成功记者的素质。

Her first novel has all the makings of a classic.

她的第一部小说堪称经典之作。

He is not the stuff teachers are made of.; he does not have the makings of a teacher.

他不是做教师的材料。