po‧ten‧tial 1 S3 W2 AC / pətenʃ ə l / 形容词 [仅用于名词前] #

likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future 同义词 possible

potential customer/buyer/client

new ways of attracting potential customers

potential benefit/problem

the potential benefits of the new system

potential danger/threat/risk

the potential risks to health associated with the drug

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a potential customer/buyer/client Advertisers want to reach as many potential customers as possible.

a potential candidate Party leaders have put together a list of 10 potential candidates.

a potential problem There is a potential problem with the new equipment.

a potential danger/threat/risk Tired drivers are a potential danger to other road users.

potential conflict Funding is an area of potential conflict between the two departments.

a potential benefit The potential benefits must be weighed up against the costs involved.

a potential source of something A dirty kitchen is a potential source of infection.

po‧ten‧tial 1 S3 W2 AC / pətenʃ ə l / adjective [仅用于名词前] #

likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future SYN possible potential customer/buyer/client new ways of attracting potential customers potential benefit/problem the potential benefits of the new system potential danger/threat/risk the potential risks to health associated with the drug

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nouns a potential customer/buyer/client Advertisers want to reach as many potential customers as possible. a potential candidate Party leaders have put together a list of 10 potential candidates. a potential problem There is a potential problem with the new equipment. a potential danger/threat/risk Tired drivers are a potential danger to other road users. potential conflict Funding is an area of potential conflict between the two departments. a potential benefit The potential benefits must be weighed up against the costs involved. a potential source of something A dirty kitchen is a potential source of infection.