potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Англійська
~ 1900
potenciál, benne rejlő lehetőség, lehetséges, potenciális, potenciális energia, helyzeti energia
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
Значення
possibility of future success or growth
Словосполучення
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
Синоніми
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
Антоніми
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
Теми
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
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 уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
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.
Значення
possible but not yet real
Словосполучення
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
Синоніми
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
Антоніми
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
Теми
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Able to become something in the future, but not yet real.
Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible.
ІМЕННИК
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
Значення
energy due to position or condition
Словосполучення
potential energy
|electric potential
Синоніми
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
Антоніми
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
Теми
science
|physics
Визначення
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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
potential
IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
Склади й наголос
po - ten - tial (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
Споріднені слова
Вирази
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.