potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1900
potenciál, benne rejlő lehetőség, lehetséges, potenciális, potenciális energia, helyzeti energia
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] has potential
She has great potential as a leader.
Nagy vezetői potenciál van benne.
This new technology has the potential to change the industry.
Ebben az új technológiában megvan a lehetőség, hogy átalakítsa az iparágat.
The young athlete showed incredible potential during the tryouts.
Učební příklady
He has great potential in music.
Nagy zenei potenciál van benne.
This idea has potential to make money.
Ebben az ötletben megvan a lehetőség, hogy pénzt hozzon.
The student has big potential for success.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
Význam
possibility of future success or growth
Kolokace
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
Synonyma
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
Antonyma
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
Témata
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The ability to grow, improve, or be successful in the future.
The capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
B1
2
lehetséges
B1
potenciális
B2
Vzorec užití:
potential [problem/benefit/candidate/etc.]
We need to consider all potential risks before starting.
Mielőtt elkezdjük, minden lehetséges kockázatot mérlegelnünk kell.
She is a potential candidate for the job.
Ő a pozíció egyik lehetséges jelöltje.
This is a potential solution to our problem.
Učební příklady
This is a potential problem.
Ez egy lehetséges probléma.
He is a potential winner.
Ő az egyik lehetséges győztes.
There is a potential danger on the road.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'possible' instead of 'potential' when they mean 'capable of developing in the future'. 'Potential' often implies a capacity rather than just chance.
Význam
possible but not yet real
Kolokace
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
Synonyma
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
Antonyma
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
Témata
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Able to become something in the future, but not yet real.
Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
A rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.
Egy domb tetején lévő kőnek gravitációs potenciális energiája van.
The battery stores electrical potential until used.
Az akkumulátor elektromos potenciális energiát tárol, amíg fel nem használják.
Scientists measured the electric potential across the circuit.
Učební příklady
The ball has potential energy at the top.
A labdának a legfelső ponton potenciális energiája van.
Water behind a dam has potential energy.
A gát mögött felgyülemlett víznek potenciális energiája van.
A battery has electric potential.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
Význam
energy due to position or condition
Kolokace
potential energy
|electric potential
Synonyma
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
Antonyma
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
Témata
science
|physics
Definice
Energy an object has because of where it is or what it is like, not because it is moving.
Energy possessed by a body because of its position, condition, or configuration.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
potential
IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
po - ten - tial (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
Příklady
- She finally reached her full potential as an artist.
- The program helps students achieve their full potential.
reach one's potential
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ wˈʌnz pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
achieve maximum ability possible
To become as good as you can be.
Příklady
- With guidance, she reached her full potential.
- The coach helps players reach their potential.
untapped potential
1/ʌntˈæpt pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
unused ability or resources
Ability or resources that have not been used yet.
Příklady
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.