potence

• 名词，指状态或性质上的潜能，尤指男性的性能力；也可泛指力量、能力或权力。

A noun referring to the state or quality of being potent, particularly a male's capacity to engage in sexual intercourse.

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1. Power or strengthC1formal

   The state or quality of being potent; inherent power, strength, or ability.

   力量

   • The potence of the argument convinced the jury.
   • Ancient rulers often displayed their potence through grand monuments.
   • The potence of the medicine was tested in clinical trials.

   同义词capabilityefficacyforcemightpotencypowerstrength

   反义词frailtyimpotenceinabilityineffectivenesspowerlessnessweakness

2. Male sexual capacityC2formal

   A male's ability to engage in sexual intercourse; virility.

   性能力

   • The treatment was designed to improve male potence.
   • Age can sometimes affect a man's potence.
   • The doctor discussed factors that influence potence.

   同义词manhoodpotencyvirility

   反义词impotenceimpotency