potential

• 指可能发生或存在的，尚未成为现实的；也用于描述有发展潜力的、潜在的能力或素质。

Describes something that is possible or likely to happen in the future; also used to describe inherent qualities that may develop.

1. Possible or likelyB1formal

   Having the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

   潜在的

   • We identified several potential risks in the project.
   • She is a potential candidate for the job.
   • The company is looking at potential new markets.

   同义词dormanteventualfutureinherentlatentlikelypossibleprobableprospective

   反义词actualcurrentexistentreal

2. Capable of beingB1formal

   Existing in possibility; not yet realized or actual.

   潜在的

   • The potential benefits of the treatment are significant.
   • He has potential talent as a musician.
   • The potential impact of climate change is enormous.

   同义词buddingconceivabledormanteventualimplicitinherentlatentpossibleprospectiveunrealized

   反义词actualeffectivereal

• 名词，指内在的、尚未发挥出来的能力或可能性，也指将来成长、发展或成功的潜力。

A noun referring to the inherent capacity, ability, or possibility for growth, development, or future success.

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1. Possibility or capabilityB1formal

   The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success.

   潜力

   • She has great potential as a leader.
   • The new technology has the potential to change the industry.
   • He realized his full potential after years of training.

   同义词aptitudecapabilitycapacitychancefuturelikelihoodpossibilitypotentialitypromise

   反义词impotenceinabilityincapabilityincapacity

2. Latent qualitiesB1formal

   Qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.

   潜力

   • The young athlete shows enormous potential.
   • The company is investing in employees with high potential.
   • The land has potential for development into a park.

   同义词capabilitycapacitypossibilitypotentialitypromise

   反义词inabilityincapacityineptitude