the + V-ing + of + N …

结构︰

the＋动名词＋of＋名词…

说明︰

本结构在句中充当<主语>，述词或<宾语>。

The actual cause of the quake it’self is the rupturing or breaking of rocks at or below the earths surface.
地震本身的真正原因是地球表面的或地底下的岩石断裂或破裂。
The building of the bridge is very important for the transportation between the two towns.
这座桥的建造对这两个镇的交通很重要。
The breaking of his right leg made him walk on crutches only.
他右脚的折断使他只有靠拐杖走路。