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potential

🇬🇧 UK/pә'tenʃәl/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

Latent ability or capacity that can develop; the possibility of future achievement.

潜力;潜能

adj.

Capable of becoming something in the future; possible but not yet actual.

潜在的;可能的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
potentpowerful, able, capable
+
ialrelating to, having the nature of
=potential

Common Collocations

  • 1.potential energy势能
  • 2.untapped potential未开发的潜力
  • 3.reach potential发挥潜力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The young athlete showed great potential for future success.

  • 2.

    Electric vehicles have potential to reduce carbon emissions.

  • 3.

    The potential dangers of the new technology need careful study.

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