potential ♦︎ prospects ♦︎ promise ♦︎ possibilitiesThese are all words for the possibility of sth happening or being developed or used successfully.这些词均表示可能性、潜在性。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆potential / prospects / possibilities for sth◆sb / sth with potential / prospects / promise / possibilities◆real / great potential / prospects / promise / possibilities◆exciting / future potential / prospects / possibilities◆commercial / development / economic potential / prospects / possibilities◆to have potential / prospects / promise / possibilities◆to offer potential / prospects / possibilities◆to show potential / promise◆to fulfil sb / sth's potential / promise◆to assess / examine / consider / discuss / explore sb / sth's potential / prospects / possibilities■potential pəˈtenʃl [uncountable] the possibility of sth happening or being developed or used; qualities that exist in sb/sth and can be developed可能性;潜在性;潜力◆It is clear that the potential for change is there.很明显存在发生变革的可能性。◆She has great potential as an artist.她极具艺术家的潜质。◆All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential.应当鼓励每一个孩子充分发挥自己的潜能。ⓘ People and things generally have/show potential when they have qualities that can be developed. When they use these qualities successfully, they fulfil, reach or realize their potential. * have/show potential一般指人或事物有进一步发展的潜力,fulfil、reach或realize与potential搭配表示发挥这些潜能。 see also potential ⇨ likelyadj.■prospects [plural] the chances of being successful, especially in your career(尤指事业)成功的机会,前景,前途◆They want a reasonable salary and good career prospects.他们既希望得到合理的报酬,又希望在事业上有发展。◆At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects.25岁的他是个没有工作、前途渺茫的乐师。◆What are the prospects of promotion in this job?做这份工作有多少晋升的机会? see also prospective ⇨ likelyadj.■promise [uncountable] a sign that sb/sth will be successful将获成功的迹象◆Her work shows great promise.她的作品显示她大有前途。◆Their future was full of promise.他们前途无量。 see also promising ⇨ promising■possibilities [plural] qualities that exist in sth and can be developed潜力◆The house is in a bad state of repair but it has possibilities.这所房子虽年久失修,但仍有价值。 see also possible ⇨ possible1NOTE辨析 Potential or possibilities?People or things can have potential, but especially people; things, but not usually people, can have possibilities. * potential用于人或事物,尤其指人的潜力。possibility用于事物,通常不用于人。
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