adj. 潜在的，可能的
n. （事物的）潜力，可能性；（人的）潜能，潜力；电势，电位，电压
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potentials
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market potential[经]市场潜力；市场潜在需求量
potential energy势能
1.Many people don't use their computers to their full potential.
很多人没有充分利用他们计算机的全部潜在功能。
2.The city's crime rate is a serious turn-off to potential investors.
这个城市的犯罪率使得潜在的投资者望而却步。
3.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。
4.He has the potential to become a world-class musician.
他有潜力成为世界级的音乐家。
5.For the moment, a potential crisis appears to have been averted.
至少目前，一个潜在的危机好像已被避免了。
6.Many mothers see their son as a potential protector and provider.
许多母亲将她们的儿子看作是潜在的保护人和赡养人。
7.The company has identified 60 potential customers.
该公司已确定了60位潜在的客户。