potential
Describes something that is currently latent or possible but has not yet been realized or manifested. It refers to qualities or abilities that may develop into something significant in the future given the right conditions.
예시
3 / 5We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.
We should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.
The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.
The committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.
Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.
Watch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.
빠른 퀴즈
The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.
정답!
정답은: potential
예시
We should consider the potential risks before we decide to buy that old house.
everydayWe should consider the possible future risks before we decide to buy that old house.
The committee must evaluate the potential implications of the new policy on local communities.
formalThe committee must evaluate the likely future effects of the new policy on local communities.
Watch out, that broken branch is a potential hazard for anyone walking by.
informalWatch out, that broken branch is a possible future danger for anyone walking by.
Further research is required to explore the potential impact of soil salinity on crop yields.
academicFurther research is required to explore the latent or possible impact of soil salinity on crop yields.
Our marketing strategy targets potential customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.
businessOur marketing strategy targets prospective customers who have shown interest in sustainable products.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
reach one's full potential
to achieve everything that one is capable of
untapped potential
abilities or resources that have not yet been used
potential for growth
the possibility of increasing in size or value
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Possible' simply means something can happen, while 'potential' implies a latent power or capacity for development.
'Potent' means powerful or effective in the present, whereas 'potential' refers to power that is not yet active.
사용 참고사항
As an adjective, 'potential' always precedes the noun it modifies. It is heavily used in academic writing to discuss hypotheses or theoretical outcomes.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the adverb 'potentially' when the adjective 'potential' is required before a noun, or they confuse it with the noun form which refers to a person's inherent ability.
암기 팁
Think of a 'pot' of water on a cold stove. It has the 'potential' to boil, but it needs the heat of action to make it happen.
어원
Derived from the Late Latin 'potentialis', from Latin 'potentia' meaning 'power' or 'force'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking cultures, especially in education and business, identifying and nurturing 'potential' is seen as a vital path to success.
빠른 퀴즈
The investors are looking for startups with high ___ for global expansion.
정답!
정답은: potential
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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