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[/pəˈtenʃl; pəˋtɛnʃəl/] adj [attrib 作定语] (a) that can or may come into existence; possible 可能存在或出现的; 可能的:
a potential source of conflict 可能引起冲突的根源 *
a potential leader 可能成为领导者的人 *
The book is arguably a potential best seller. 该书或可成为一部畅销书.
(b) in existence and capable of being developed or used 潜在的; 有潜力的:
potential energy, power, resources, etc 潜力、 潜能、 潜在的资源 *
a machine with several potential uses 具有多种潜在功能的机器. potential 2
n [U]用法:
1 (a) ~ (for sth) possibility of being developed or used 潜在性; 可能性:
She recognized the potential for error in the method being used. 她意识到在所采用的方法中可能出错. *
He studied the German market to find the potential there for profitable investment. 他对德国的市场进行了研究以寻求投资获利的可能性.
(b) qualities that exist and can be developed 潜力; 潜能:
exploit/fulfil/realize one's potential 发掘[发挥/认识]自己的潜力 *
She has artistic potential/potential as an artist. 她有做艺术家的潜质. *
The product has even more potential in export markets. 这种产品在出口市场上甚至会有更大的销售潜力. 用法:
2 energy of an electric charge expressed in volts; voltage 电势; 电位; 电压:
a current of high potential 高压电. |