adj. 潜在的,有可能的;[语法学]可能语气的,表示可能性的;有能力的;
n. 潜力,潜能;[物]电位,势能;潜能的事物;[语]可能语气;
potent能力,动力+ial...的→由“能力”引申为“潜力” → 潜力
🗣️ 情景例句
He needs to work.
他需要工作。
This nation is noted for its economic stability.
这个国家以经济稳定闻名。
He passed his exams, and even better, when he left university he had earned enough money to start his own business, offering guide services to tourists.