potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ 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 [ADJ n]

  例：

  The company has identified 60 potential customers.

  该公司已确定了60位潜在的客户。

  例：

  We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.

  我们意识到了潜在的问题，已经采取了一切防范措施。

• 2. 

  potentially ADV 潜在地 [ADV with cl/group]

  例：

  Clearly this is a potentially dangerous situation.

  显然这是一种具有潜在危险的局势。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT 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

  例：

  The boy has great potential.

  这个男孩有很大的潜力。

  例：

  The school strives to treat students as individuals and to help each one to achieve their full potential.

  学校力图因材施教，并帮助每位学生发挥他们的全部潜能。

• 4. 

  N-UNCOUNT 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. 潜在性

  例：

  John seemed as horrified as I about his potential for violence.

  和我一样，约翰对他的暴力倾向感到恐惧。

  例：

  The meeting has the potential to be a watershed event.

  这次会议有可能成为一次分水岭事件。