potent
UK ['pəʊ.tənt] US ['poʊ.tˌənt] adjective
■very powerful, forceful or effective 强有力的，强大的；有效力的•Surprise remains the terrorists' most potent weapon.突袭仍是恐怖分子最强有力的武器。 •The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.柏林围墙是冷战的有力象征。 •This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.该药效力很强，副作用也不小。 |