potential
gb/pətˈɛnʃəl/ us/pətˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Anh
~ 1900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
entity
1
possibility of future success or growth
The ability to grow, improve, or be successful in the future.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] has potential
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'potential' with 'potent', but 'potent' means 'very strong or powerful'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
promise (Suggests signs of future success, often in talent or skill.)
Từ trái nghĩa
limitation (Refers to a restriction that prevents growth or success.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
great potential
|full potential
|untapped potential
|realize potential
|show potential
Chủ đề
personal_development
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She has great potential as a leader.
- This new technology has the potential to change the industry.
- The young athlete showed incredible potential during the tryouts.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He has great potential in music.
- This idea has potential to make money.
- The student has big potential for success.
adjective
B1
property
2
possible but not yet real
Able to become something in the future, but not yet real.
Mẫu sử dụng:
potential [problem/benefit/candidate/etc.]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
possible (General term for something that might happen or exist.)
Từ trái nghĩa
impossible (Something that cannot happen or exist.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
potential danger
|potential customer
|potential solution
|potential outcome
Chủ đề
general
|prediction
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- We need to consider all potential risks before starting.
- She is a potential candidate for the job.
- This is a potential solution to our problem.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This is a potential problem.
- He is a potential winner.
- There is a potential danger on the road.
Danh từ
technical
B2
entity
3
energy due to position or condition
Energy an object has because of where it is or what it is like, not because it is moving.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'potential energy' with 'kinetic energy', which is energy of movement.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stored energy (Non-technical phrase meaning energy kept in position or form.)
Từ trái nghĩa
kinetic energy (Energy of an object in motion, opposite of stored energy.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
potential energy
|electric potential
Chủ đề
science
|physics
Ví dụ
- A rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.
- The battery stores electrical potential until used.
- Scientists measured the electric potential across the circuit.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The ball has potential energy at the top.
- Water behind a dam has potential energy.
- A battery has electric potential.
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IPA
GB/pətˈɛnʃəl/
US/pətˈɛnʃəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
po - ten - tial (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: potential
Noun
- Base: potential
- Plural: potential, potentials
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
full potential
1/fˈʊl pətˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase
maximum possible ability or level
The best or highest level that someone or something can be.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- The region has a lot of untapped potential for tourism.
- He has untapped potential as a writer.