make a name

Focus on those big tasks, that will make a name for you, that will generate long-term income, that will give you lasting satisfaction and happiness..把精力放在那些重要任务上，它们将使你成名，带来长时间的回报和长时间的幸福与满足。

Unless they come from wealthy families, they have to win lots of competitions, quickly make a name and hope that someone will lend them a great instrument..除非他们来自富有的家庭，或者赢得众多比赛奖项迅速成名以此希望有人能借给他们一副质地精良的乐器。

Maybe he’s just trying to make a name for himself..也许他只是想为自己博得一些名声和人气。