potential

柯林斯词典

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]
The company has identified 60 potential customers. 该公司已确定了60位潜在的客户。
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. potentiallyADV 潜在地[ADV with cl/group]
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
The boy has great potential. 这个男孩有很大的潜力。
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
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。
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。

Of course we don't want to alarm people unnecessarily, but they should be alerted to potential dangers .
They went into the restaurant and handed out leaflets to potential customers .
We estimate the potential market for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone .
We shall pilot several new cosmetic products to selected potential purchasers .
The potential benefits outweigh the problems .