potential
adjective [ before noun ] uk/pəˈten.ʃəl/ us/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
B2 潜在的，可能的
possible when the necessary conditions exist
A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company. 一些潜在的买主表达了对该公司的兴趣。
Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying. 很多潜在的顾客都在等着降价再购买。
The accident is a grim reminder of the potential dangers involved in North Sea oil production. 该事故残酷地提醒人们北海石油生产可能会出现的危险。
- More examples
- Of course we don't want to alarm people unnecessarily, but they should be alerted to potential dangers.
- They went into the restaurant and handed out leaflets to potential customers.
- We estimate the potential market for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone.
- We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers.
- The potential benefits outweigh the problems.
potential
noun [ U ] uk/pəˈten.ʃəl/ us/poʊˈten.ʃəl/
(ABILITY)
B2 潜力，潜能
someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
The region has enormous potential for economic development. 该地区经济发展潜力巨大。
I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job. 我觉得目前的工作没有完全发挥我的潜力。
[ + to infinitive ] You have the potential to reach the top of your profession. 你有潜力达到事业的顶峰。
I think this room has got a lot of potential (= could be very nice if some changes were made to it). 我觉得这个房间有很多可改进之处。
- More examples
- The school is based on the fundamental principle that each child should develop its full potential.
- The house looks a bit of a mess now, but it's got real potential.
- That child shows great potential - he's a talented musician.
- We need to find new ways to help students realize their potential.
- The aim is to maximize the potential for financial growth.
(IN PHYSICS)
physics specialized电势（电路中通过的电量，以伏特为单位）
the amount of electricity passing through an electric circuit, measured in volts