potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Английский
~ 1900
potenciál, benne rejlő lehetőség, lehetséges, potenciális, potenciális energia, helyzeti energia
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B1
1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
Значение
possibility of future success or growth
Коллокации
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
Синонимы
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
Антонимы
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
Темы
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Определение
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
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
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.
Значение
possible but not yet real
Коллокации
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
Синонимы
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
Антонимы
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
Темы
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Able to become something in the future, but not yet real.
Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
Значение
energy due to position or condition
Коллокации
potential energy
|electric potential
Синонимы
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
Антонимы
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
Темы
science
|physics
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
potential
IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
Слоги и ударение
po - ten - tial (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
Родственные слова
Выражения
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.