potential
US:/pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/
UK:/pə'tenʃ(ə)l/
n.:
潜力；电位；电势；可能性
adj.:
潜在的；可能的
网络:
潜能；潜势
Word forms: (复数) potentials
Examples
1.
In sum, Hill showed the potential to positively contribute on the court without needing the ball in his hands.
总的来说，希尔展示了在场上无球情况下能做出积极贡献的潜力。
2.
After all the concern over possible damage to health from using mobile phones, scientists have found a potential benefit from radiation.
在经历使用手机可能对身体导致的种种伤害之后，科学家终于发现了手机辐射一个潜在的益处。
3.
The measure gives an idea to the leverage of the company along with the potential risks the company faces in terms of its debt-load.
这个措施把一个想法给到公司的影响跟公司就它的欠债装而言面临的潜在危险一起。
4.
In the statement, he said it demonstrates that stem cells can be produced without interfering with the embryo's potential for life.
他说，这表明没有干扰胚胎的生命潜力，干细胞能够产生。
5.
Two years ago, when I came to the Bank, I raised the issue of a potential conflict of interest and asked to be recused from the matter.
两年前我来世行上任时，我提出一个潜在的利益冲突问题，要求在这件事上采取回避。
6.
Jason Wang, chief strategy officer at Chinatrust, confirms that meetings with potential investors so far have been less than serious.
中信金控首席策略执行长王正新（JasonWang）证实，迄今与潜在投资者的会谈并不认真。
7.
The French people, by contrast, still do not seem to realise the potential gravity of their situation.
相反，法国人似乎仍未意识到他们的状况会有多么严峻。
8.
In a trading statement last week, RPC said it was optimistic about future sales potential, although it continued to face rising input costs.
在交易声明，上周的RPC说，这是乐观的未来销售潜力，但它仍然面临着投入成本上升。
9.
The kitchen is often the center of a home and it has the most potential for futuristic changes.
厨房在一个家里常常占有举足轻重的位置，它也是在未来变化中最有潜力的地方。
10.
Once you start, you will know how much time it takes you and you will be able to calculate your potential profit yourself.
一旦你开始了，你就会知道它们将花费你多么少的时间。你将因此可以自己计算你的潜在利润。