potential

/pəˈtenʃl/ adj. / n.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
一句话记住

潜在的；可能的；潜力；可能性

释义与例句

adj. 潜在的；可能的
possible when the necessary conditions exist, or capable of developing into something
  1. The report identifies several potential risks to public health.
    报告指出了几种对公共健康的潜在风险。
  2. We interviewed three potential buyers for the property.
    我们面谈了这处房产的三位潜在买家。
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  1. The site is a potential location for the new library.
    这个地点是新图书馆的可能选址。
n. 潜力；可能性
the ability or qualities needed to develop or succeed, or the possibility that something will happen
  1. The coach believes that every player has the potential to improve.
    教练认为每位球员都有提升的潜力。
  2. This technology has enormous potential in medical diagnosis.
    这项技术在医学诊断方面具有巨大潜力。
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  1. We must consider the potential for further price increases.
    我们必须考虑价格进一步上涨的可能性。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • potentially 潜在地；可能地
    副词，表示某事在特定条件下可能发生或成为事实。
同义词
  • possible 可能的
    potential 作形容词时强调尚未实现但可能发展出来的人、事物或影响；possible 泛指在事实上或逻辑上可能发生、存在或被做到。
    Heavy snow is a possible cause of the road closure. 大雪是道路封闭的一个可能原因。
常见搭配
  • potential risk 潜在风险
    A careful assessment can reduce the potential risk to investors. 仔细评估可以降低投资者面临的潜在风险。
  • full potential 全部潜力
    The mentoring programme helps young people reach their full potential. 这项导师计划帮助年轻人充分发挥潜力。
  • potential for growth 增长潜力
    Investors see considerable potential for growth in renewable energy. 投资者认为可再生能源具有可观的增长潜力。