1 ADJ [ADJ n] 潜在的；可能的 You use potential to say that someone or something is capable of developing into the particular kind of person or thing mentioned. 潜在的；可能的
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The firm has identified 60 potential customers at home and abroad.
该公司已在国内外找到60个潜在客户。
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...potential party members.
有可能发展成党员的人
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We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.
我们已意识到潜在的问题，并采取了全面的预防措施。
SYN hidden, possible, inherent, dormant
2 N-UNCOUNT 潜力；潜质 If you say that someone or something has potential, you mean that they have the necessary abilities or qualities to become successful or useful in the future. 潜力；潜质
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The boy has great potential.
这个男孩非常有潜质。
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The school strives to treat pupils as individuals and to help each one to achieve their full potential.
学校力求对每一个学生因材施教，帮助他们充分发挥其潜力。
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Denmark recognised the potential of wind energy early.
丹麦早就认识到了风能的潜力。
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...the economic potentials of Eastern and Western Europe.
东欧和西欧的经济潜能
SYN ability, possibilities, capacity, capability
3 N-UNCOUNT 可能性；潜在性 If you say that someone or something has potential for doing a particular thing, you mean that it is possible they may do it. If there is the potential for something, it may happen. 可能性；潜在性
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John seemed as horrified as I about his potential for violence. [+ for]
约翰似乎和我一样害怕他自己会使用暴力。
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The meeting has the potential to be a watershed event.
这次会议有可能成为具有转折性的事件。
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The potential for conflict is great.
爆发冲突的可能性很大。
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Death and murder always lurk as potentials in very violent relationships.
充满暴力的男女关系中总是存在着死亡和凶杀的可能性。
| Word Link | potent ≈ ability, power : impotent, omnipotent, potential |
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