late 14c., "possible" (as opposed to actual), from Old French potenciel and directly from Late Latin potentialis "potential," from Latin potentia "power, might, force;" figuratively "political power, authority, influence," from potens "powerful" (see potent). The noun, meaning "that which is possible," is first attested 1817, from the adjective.
中文解释
1. po(t)：罐子 ent：进入－进到罐子中（阿拉丁－神灯中），说明是潜力.
实用例句
1. They identified six plants as having potential for development into pharmaceutical drugs.
他们验明6种植物有可能提炼出药物麻醉剂。
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2. Many West Germans are anxious about the potential cost of unification.
许多西德人都很担忧国家统一的潜在代价。
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3. 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。
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4. There is enormous, acknowledged and untapped potential in the Indian stock markets.
印度的股票市场蕴含着巨大的、公认的、尚未挖掘出来的潜力。
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5. Twelve potential vaccines are currently being tested on human volunteers.