potential

n. qualities that exist and can be developed
潛力，潛能
He hasn't realized his full potential yet.
他還沒有意識到自己的全部潛力。

a. that may happen or become so, although, not actually existing at present
潛在的
potential for leading
領導的潛能
existing and capable of being developed or used
潛在的，可能的
Education develops potential abilities.
教育能開發(fā)人的潛能。

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