1. progressing; improving在改進中;在成長中
I think we are on the make and the tide is running in our favor. 我認為我們的情況有所好轉,而且形勢是對我們有利的。
2. searching for personal profit or gain追求名利的;一心想發財
She is always on the make. 不管做什麼事情,她老是拚命賺錢。
He is a merchant on the make. 他是一個唯利是圖的商人。