115｜成长、潜力与职业发展（1/4）
人物、职业与影响力 · 成长、潜力与职业发展 · 3 个表达
本课先理解语境，再完成主动回忆和仿写。标准学习时间约 15 分钟；忙碌时只做“一眼掌握”和本课小练习。
进度只保存在当前浏览器。复习时先回忆和重写，再展开讲解。
开始前，用 90 秒主动回忆
不要翻看上一课：写出上节课的一个表达，并尝试造句。想不起来也没关系，先检索记忆，再开始新内容。
1. come into one’s own
一眼掌握
核心含义： 开始崭露头角；终于发挥所长；进入自己的最佳状态；在合适环境中真正成熟起来
English definition： to become very successful, confident, or effective in a particular situation
这个短语用来表示一个人原本可能不太显眼、不够自信，或者尚未找到合适舞台，但在某个阶段、环境、岗位或压力下，终于发挥出真正能力。
普通表达 → 地道升级
- 普通表达： He became more confident after leading the team.
- 升级表达： He came into his own after leading the team.
语境例句
Some people do not shine in ordinary settings, but when responsibility, pressure, and trust finally meet, they come into their own and reveal abilities that had long been hidden.
主动回忆 · 先遮住英文，只看中文，尝试补出目标表达。
迁移输出 · 保留 come into one’s own，把主语换成你熟悉的工作、生活或社会议题，再口头说一句。
深入理解：用法、语法与易错点
用法说明
这个短语用来表示一个人原本可能不太显眼、不够自信，或者尚未找到合适舞台，但在某个阶段、环境、岗位或压力下，终于发挥出真正能力。
它的核心不是普通的 become successful，而是：
- 原本潜力没有完全显现
- 后来遇到合适机会或环境
- 开始变得自信、有能力、有存在感
- 有一种“终于到了他/她的场子”的感觉
在人物类话题中，它特别适合写：
- a shy student coming into her own
- a young leader coming into his own during a crisis
- an artist coming into her own after years of struggle
- an employee coming into his own after being given responsibility 进一步看，这个表达特别适合放在人物成长线的“转折点”上：一个人可能长期被低估，也可能只是没有遇到合适环境；一旦责任、信任或机会出现，他/她的能力就开始变得可见。
它和 find one’s feet 的区别是：find one’s feet 更强调适应新环境，而 come into one’s own 更强调真正发挥所长、进入状态。
语境复现
基础句：
- She really came into her own at university.
提升句：
- He came into his own after taking charge of the difficult project.
应用句：
- Some people do not shine in ordinary settings, but when responsibility, pressure, and trust finally meet, they come into their own and reveal abilities that had long been hidden.
对应译文
- 她上大学后真正开始崭露头角。
- 接手那个困难项目后，他终于发挥出了自己的能力。
- 有些人在普通环境里并不耀眼，但当责任、压力和信任终于汇合时，他们会真正进入自己的状态，展现出长期被隐藏的能力。
语法与搭配
常见结构：
- come into one’s own
- really come into one’s own
- finally come into one’s own
- come into one’s own as a leader / artist / writer
- come into one’s own during / after sth.
例如：
- She came into her own as a teacher.
- He finally came into his own after years of being overlooked.
- The young player came into his own during the final season.
易错提醒
不要理解成“拥有自己的东西”。这里的 own 指“属于自己的状态、位置、能力空间”。
正确结构：
- √ come into his own
- √ come into her own
- √ come into their own
- × come to his own
近义表达与区别
- find one’s feet
- blossom
- hit one’s stride
- come of age
更多仿写练习
请用 come into one’s own 写一句话，描述以下内容：
- 她进入大学后变得更加自信
- 他在危机中展现出领导才能
- 这个年轻演员终于找到了适合自己的角色
查看参考答案
1. 她进入大学后变得更加自信
- She really came into her own at university.
- After entering university, she came into her own and became much more confident.
2. 他在危机中展现出领导才能
- He came into his own during the crisis.
- The crisis allowed him to come into his own as a leader.
3. 这个年轻演员终于找到了适合自己的角色
- The young actor finally came into his own in that role.
- He came into his own when he was given a role that matched his temperament.
2. have the makings of sth.
一眼掌握
核心含义： 具备成为……的潜质；有……的苗头；有望成为……；具备……的基本素质
English definition： to have the qualities, abilities, or materials needed to become something
这个短语用来表示一个人已经具备成为某类人物所需要的基本条件，只是还需要时间、训练、机会或磨砺。
普通表达 → 地道升级
- 普通表达： He has potential to become a leader.
- 升级表达： He has the makings of a leader.
语境例句
A young person with curiosity, discipline, and the courage to admit ignorance already has the makings of a lifelong learner, even if success is still far away.
主动回忆 · 先遮住英文，只看中文，尝试补出目标表达。
迁移输出 · 保留 have the makings of sth.，把主语换成你熟悉的工作、生活或社会议题，再口头说一句。
深入理解：用法、语法与易错点
用法说明
这个短语用来表示一个人已经具备成为某类人物所需要的基本条件，只是还需要时间、训练、机会或磨砺。
它的核心不是“已经是”，而是：
- 有潜力
- 有基础
- 有可塑性
- 还没有完全成型
- 但已经看得出未来可能性
常见搭配：
- have the makings of a leader
- have the makings of a great teacher
- have the makings of a serious writer
- have the makings of a successful entrepreneur 进一步看，它很适合写“早期迹象”。一个人可能还不成熟、还没成功，但从他的习惯、判断力、好奇心或责任感中，已经能看出未来发展的雏形。
它和 have what it takes 的区别是：have the makings of sth. 更强调潜质和雏形，have what it takes 更强调已经具备成功所需条件。
语境复现
基础句：
- He has the makings of a good leader.
提升句：
- Even as a student, she had the makings of a serious scholar.
应用句：
- A young person with curiosity, discipline, and the courage to admit ignorance already has the makings of a lifelong learner, even if success is still far away.
对应译文
- 他具备成为优秀领导者的潜质。
- 早在学生时代，她就已经显露出成为严肃学者的潜质。
- 一个年轻人如果有好奇心、自律，以及承认无知的勇气，即便成功还很遥远，也已经具备成为终身学习者的基本素质。
语法与搭配
常见结构：
- have the makings of + 名词
- have all the makings of + 名词
- show the makings of + 名词
例如：
- She has the makings of a fine lawyer.
- The boy already showed the makings of a gifted musician.
- The project has all the makings of a success.
易错提醒
makings 通常用复数，结构是 the makings of。
正确结构：
- √ have the makings of a leader
- √ have all the makings of success
- × have the making of a leader
近义表达与区别
- show promise
- have potential
- have what it takes
- be cut out for sth.
更多仿写练习
请用 have the makings of sth. 写一句话，描述以下内容：
- 他有成为优秀医生的潜质
- 她小时候就展现出作家的苗头
- 这个团队具备成功的基本条件
查看参考答案
1. 他有成为优秀医生的潜质
- He has the makings of an excellent doctor.
- His patience and judgment give him the makings of a fine doctor.
2. 她小时候就展现出作家的苗头
- Even as a child, she had the makings of a writer.
- She showed the makings of a storyteller at an early age.
3. 这个团队具备成功的基本条件
- The team has all the makings of success.
- With talent, discipline, and trust, the team has the makings of a champion.
3. make a name for yourself
一眼掌握
核心含义： 成名；闯出名声；打出自己的招牌；凭本事赢得认可
English definition： to become famous or respected for something
这个短语用来表示一个人通过自己的努力、能力、作品、事业或表现，在某个领域里获得名声和认可。
普通表达 → 地道升级
- 普通表达： She became famous as a writer.
- 升级表达： She made a name for herself as a writer.
语境例句
In a crowded field, making a name for yourself requires more than talent; it requires patience, consistency, and the ability to be remembered for something specific.
主动回忆 · 先遮住英文，只看中文，尝试补出目标表达。
迁移输出 · 保留 make a name for yourself，把主语换成你熟悉的工作、生活或社会议题，再口头说一句。
深入理解：用法、语法与易错点
用法说明
这个短语用来表示一个人通过自己的努力、能力、作品、事业或表现，在某个领域里获得名声和认可。
它的核心不是简单“出名”，而是：
- 靠自己做出成绩
- 在某个领域建立声誉
- 从无名到被看见
- 有一种“闯出来”的感觉
常见搭配：
- make a name for yourself as a writer
- make a name for yourself in politics
- make a name for yourself in business
- make a name for yourself as a journalist 进一步看，这个表达强调“名声是做出来的”。它通常不是一夜爆红，而是一个人通过稳定作品、专业表现或独特风格逐渐被记住。
它和 become famous 的区别是：become famous 只强调结果，make a name for yourself 更强调靠本事建立声誉的过程。
语境复现
基础句：
- She made a name for herself as a journalist.
提升句：
- He moved to the city determined to make a name for himself.
应用句：
- In a crowded field, making a name for yourself requires more than talent; it requires patience, consistency, and the ability to be remembered for something specific.
对应译文
- 她作为记者闯出了名声。
- 他搬到这座城市时，下定决心要闯出一番名堂。
- 在一个拥挤的领域里，想打出自己的名字，光有才华还不够；还需要耐心、稳定输出，以及让别人因为某个明确特点记住你的能力。
语法与搭配
常见结构：
- make a name for yourself
- make a name for oneself as sth.
- make a name for oneself in sth.
- have made a name for oneself
例如：
- He made a name for himself in finance.
- She has made a name for herself as a critic.
- The young chef quickly made a name for himself.
易错提醒
不是 make your name 单独乱用，常见完整结构是 make a name for yourself。
正确结构：
- √ make a name for himself
- √ make a name for herself as a lawyer
- √ make a name for themselves in technology
- × make name for himself
近义表达与区别
- build a reputation
- establish oneself
- rise to prominence
- become known for sth.
更多仿写练习
请用 make a name for yourself 写一句话，描述以下内容：
- 她作为调查记者成名
- 他希望在科技行业闯出名声
- 这个年轻厨师很快凭独特风格被人记住
查看参考答案
1. 她作为调查记者成名
- She made a name for herself as an investigative journalist.
- She made a name for herself by exposing corruption.
2. 他希望在科技行业闯出名声
- He hopes to make a name for himself in the technology industry.
- He moved to Silicon Valley to make a name for himself.
3. 这个年轻厨师很快凭独特风格被人记住
- The young chef quickly made a name for himself with his distinctive style.
- He made a name for himself by combining local ingredients with modern techniques.
本课小练习
先独立完成，不要立即查看参考答案。
- 使用 come into one’s own 写一个关于“真实世界观察”的句子；随后换到另一个主题，再写一句。
- 使用 have the makings of sth. 写一个关于“真实世界观察”的句子；随后换到另一个主题，再写一句。
- 使用 make a name for yourself 写一个关于“真实世界观察”的句子；随后换到另一个主题，再写一句。
小练习参考
- 开放答案。检查 come into one’s own 的结构是否完整、语境是否自然，并比较两次迁移后表达的核心含义是否保持不变。
- 开放答案。检查 have the makings of sth. 的结构是否完整、语境是否自然，并比较两次迁移后表达的核心含义是否保持不变。
- 开放答案。检查 make a name for yourself 的结构是否完整、语境是否自然，并比较两次迁移后表达的核心含义是否保持不变。
迁移写作
围绕“成长、潜力与职业发展”，选择一个与你的工作、学习或社会观察有关的具体问题，写一段 80—120 词的英文。至少自然地使用本课两个表达。
写完后检查：
- 表达的含义是否准确；
- 搭配和语法是否完整；
- 正式程度是否符合语境；
- 句子之间是否形成清楚的逻辑关系。
结束本课
回到页面顶部标记“完成初学”。之后按照第 1、3、7、21 天的节奏复习。复习时优先回忆和重写，不要先重读讲解。