新视野大学英语词汇讲解第726期:potential

2012-12-03 12:21:13　

potential

n. qualities that exist and can be developed
潜力，潜能
He hasn't realized his full potential yet.
他还没有意识到自己的全部潜力。

a. that may happen or become so, although, not actually existing at present
潜在的
potential for leading
领导的潜能
existing and capable of being developed or used
潜在的，可能的
Education develops potential abilities.
教育能开发人的潜能。