英语单词

potentially是什么意思

potentially

美 [pə'tɛnʃəli]
  • adv. 可能地,潜在地

英文词源


potentially (adv.)
early 15c., "in possibility," opposed to actually; from potential + -ly (2).

双语例句


1. Potentially dangerous bacteria are regularly sent from one laboratory to another.
有潜在危险的细菌经常被从一个实验室传到另一个实验室。

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2. The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic.
这个国家的水资源匮乏可能会带来灾难性的后果。

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3. Potentially high financial rewards are attached to senior hospital posts.
当上医院的高级职员就有可能享受丰厚的经济报酬。

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4. Do avoid potentially contentious subjects such as religion, sex or politics.
一定要避免可能引起争议的话题,如宗教、性和政治。

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5. He appeared to be treating the potentially explosive situation with some sensitivity.
他似乎正小心地应对可能一触即发的局势。

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