potential

[pə'tenʃəl]

adj.潜在的, 可能的
n.潜力, 潜能
n.电位, 电势

a.[Z]

1. 潜在的, 可能的

The dispute has scared away potential investors.

这一争端吓走了潜在的投资者。

2. 【物】势的, 位的; 电压的

potential energy

势能

3. 【语】表示可能性的

n.[U][S1]

1. 可能性; 潜力, 潜能[(+for)]

She has acting potential, but she needs training.

她有表演潜力, 但需要训练。

2. 【物】势, 位; 电势, 电位

A current of high potential is used in transmitting electric power over long distances.

高压电流被用来远距离输送电力。

3. 【语】潜在语气

词形变化

副词: potentially |

词义辨析

同义:

a.可能的

possible  promising  hidden  likely  conceivable  

同义参见:

latent  achievable  

英英释义

名词 potential:

the inherent capacity for coming into being

同义词：potentiality, potency

the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts

同义词：electric potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage

形容词 potential:

existing in possibility

同义词：possible

expected to become or be; in prospect

同义词：expected, likely

补充

potentialpotential英:[pəˈtenʃəl] 美:[pəˈtɛnʃəl]adj.1.潜在的, 有可能的It's important to draw out a child's potential capacities.发掘孩子的潜在能力是很重要的。n.1.潜力, 潜势, 可能性This new invention has an enormous sales potential.这项新发明有巨大的销售潜力。

例句

1. The dispute has scared away potential investors.这一纠纷吓跑了潜在的投资者。 2. The firm has identified 60 potential customers.该公司已经确认了60个潜在客户。 3. There are seven or eight potential candidates for the post.该职位有七八名潜在候选人。 4. We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution to avoid them.我们已经意识到潜在的问题, 并采取了全面的预防措施来规避这些问题。 5. Most people overestimate the potential risk involved.大多数人高估了其中的潜在风险。 6. We must look at the potential advantages as well as the drawbacks.我们必须审视潜在的优势及劣势。 7. a potential problem可能存在的问题 8. potential sales are estimated to be worth over £1 million.据估计, 销售额可能会超过100万英镑。 9. Denmark recognized the potential of wind energy early.丹麦很久以前就认识到了风能的潜力。 10. the economic potential of Eastern Europe东欧的经济潜力 11. There is growth potential in certain African markets.一些非洲市场有增长潜力。 12. People need long-term jobs within which they can develop their potential.人们需要能从中发挥自身潜能的长期工作。 13. She has executive potential.她有做管理工作的潜能。 14. It seems to me that this invention has great potential.在我看来, 这项发明有巨大的潜力。 15. The boy has great potential.这个男孩非常有潜质。 16. He has the potential to become the most outstanding goalkeeper in the country.他有潜力成为该国最杰出的守门员。 17. The new drug has the potential to save stroke victims from death.这种新药也许能够拯救中风患者的性命。 18. This actually has the potential to precipitate his downfall.这实际上可能会促使他下台。 19. John was horrified by his son's potential for violence.约翰被他儿子的暴力倾向吓坏了。 20. I believe that everyone has a potential for good.我认为每个人都是向善的。 21. The potential for conflict is great.爆发冲突的可能性很大。 22. the educational skills needed by all students to realize their potential in the workplace所有学生都需要的能使自己在工作中实现潜能的教育技能 23. Many children do not achieve their full potential.很多孩子的潜能没有被充分挖掘出来。 24. Death and murder always lurk as potentials in very violent relationships.充满暴力的男女关系中总是暗藏着死亡和凶杀的可能性。 25. a two-pronged campaign to woo potential customers.双管齐下、旨在招引潜在顾客的商业宣传。 26. a young broadcaster with great potential.一位很有潜力的年轻播音员。 27. [count noun]the potentials of the technology were never wholly controllable.该技术的潜能始终未能完全控制。 28. the crane operator's clear view reduces the potential for accidents.起重机手的清晰视野能减少事故发生的可能性。 29. pesticides with the potential to cause cancer.可能致癌的杀虫剂。 30. [as submodifier]potentially dangerous products.有潜在危险的产品。 31. Wind power is a potential source of energy.风力是一种潜在的能源。 32. potential customers有可能成为顾客的人 33. Doctors are excited about the new drug's potential benefits.这种新药的潜在疗效令医生们兴奋不已。 34. Critics say the factory poses a potential threat to the environment.批评人士称这家工厂对环境是个潜在威胁。 35. the school's potential growth学校潜在的发展 36. He is a potential candidate for president.他是总统职位潜在的候选人。 37. The project has potential risks/advantages.这一项目有潜在的风险/优势。 38. a potentially deadly virus可能致命的病毒 39. Wet roads increase the potential for an accident. [=make an accident more likely to happen]路面潮湿增加了事故发生的可能性。 40. "If you study hard, there is a greater potential for success."你如果努力学习，成功的概率会更大。 41. Scientists are exploring the potentials of the new drug.科学家正在探索新药的潜在功效。 42. The stock's earning potential is high. [=the stock is likely to earn a lot of money]这只股票有带来巨大收益的潜力。 43. The new technology has the potential to transform the industry.这项新技术有改革产业的潜力。 44. "There is potential in the new technology, but it will be a long time before it can actually be used."这项新技术有潜力，但还需要很长时间才能实际应用。 45. The company has a lot of potential for future growth.这家公司未来发展的潜力巨大。 46. The team's newest player shows great potential. [=promise]球队新来的队员表现出很大的潜质。 47. He has the potential to be one of the team's best players.他有潜力成为全队最优秀的一员。 48. She has leadership potential. [=she could become a successful leader]她有当领导的潜质。 49. He shows enormous potential as an athlete.他有极大的潜质，是一位可造就的运动员。 50. The school tries to help students reach/realize their full potential. [=to become the best they can be]学校努力帮助学生实现/发挥他们最大的潜能。 51. The instrument is used to measure the changing electrical potentials.这台仪器是用来测量电势变化的。