/pəˈtenʃl ||; pəˈtɛnʃəl/adj (only before a noun 只用于名词前) that may possibly become sth, happen, be used, etc 可能的；潜在的: Wind power is a potential source of energy.风力是一种潜在的能源。potential customers有可能成为顾客的人 ➔potentially /-ʃəli ||; -ʃəlɪ/ adv
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/pəˈtenʃl ||; pəˈtɛnʃəl/noun [U] the qualities or abilities that sb/sth has but that may not be fully developed yet 潜力；潜能；潜质: That boy has great potential as an athlete.那男孩极具成为运动员的潜力。