potential
adj[attrib 作定語(yǔ)]
(a) that can or may come into existence; possible 可能存在或出現(xiàn)的; 可能的
a potential source of conflict 可能引起沖突的根源
a potential leader 可能成為領(lǐng)導(dǎo)者的人
The book is arguably a potential best seller. 該書(shū)或可成為一部暢銷(xiāo)書(shū).
(b) in existence and capable of being developed or used 潛在的; 有潛力的
potential energy, power, resources, etc 潛力、 潛能、 潛在的資源
a machine with several potential uses 具有多種潛在功能的機(jī)器. potential, n [U]
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(a) ~ (for sth) possibility of being developed or used 潛在性; 可能性
She recognized the potential for error in the method being used. 她意識(shí)到在所采用的方法中可能出錯(cuò).
He studied the German market to find the potential there for profitable investment. 他對(duì)德國(guó)的市場(chǎng)進(jìn)行了研究以尋求投資獲利的可能性.
(b) qualities that exist and can be developed 潛力; 潛能
exploit/fulfil/realize one's potential 發(fā)掘[發(fā)揮/認(rèn)識(shí)]自己的潛力
She has artistic potential/potential as an artist. 她有做藝術(shù)家的潛質(zhì).
The product has even more potential in export markets. 這種產(chǎn)品在出口市場(chǎng)上甚至?xí)懈蟮匿N(xiāo)售潛力.
2 energy of an electric charge expressed in volts; voltage 電勢(shì); 電位; 電壓
a current of high potential 高壓電.