potential
UK [pəʊ'ten.tʃəl] US [poʊ-] adjective [before noun]
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■possible when the necessary conditions exist 潜在的，可能的•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.该意外残酷地提醒人们生产北海石油可能会出现的危险。
UK [pəʊ'ten.tʃəl] US [poʊ-] noun uncountable
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■someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed 潜力，潜能•The region has enormous potential for economic development.该地区经济发展潜力无穷。 •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 good if some changes were made to it).我觉得这个房间有很多改善空间。 |