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potentially + adj
常用于形容词前表示可能具有某种属性。
This situation is potentially dangerous.
这种情况有潜在的危险。
可能地；潜在地
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可能地；潜在地
possibly; in a way that could happen or become true
This situation is potentially dangerous.
这种情况有潜在的危险。
以显示很大潜力的方式；有可能以某种方式发生
In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.
This new software could potentially save us several hours of work each week.
这个新软件可能每周能为我们节省好几个小时的工作时间。
The project is potentially very profitable, but we need more data before investing.
这个项目潜在利润可能很高，但我们在投资前需要更多数据。
Traveling during the holiday can potentially be more expensive than usual.
节假日出行可能会比平时更贵。
常用于形容词前表示可能具有某种属性。
This situation is potentially dangerous.
这种情况有潜在的危险。
常与情态动词连用，表示可能性。
The new drug could potentially save many lives.
这种新药有可能挽救许多生命。
用于句首，后接逗号，修饰整个句子。
Potentially, the project could be delayed by bad weather.
可能地，该项目会因恶劣天气而延误。
Not this
This is a potentially problem.
Use this
This is a potential problem.
potentially是副词，不能直接修饰名词；应使用形容词potential。
Not this
He potentially is the best.
Use this
He is potentially the best.
可能性副词如potentially通常放在be动词之后，而非之前。
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可能危险的
This chemical is potentially dangerous if mishandled.
这种化学物质如果处理不当可能危险。
可能有害的
UV radiation is potentially harmful to your skin.
紫外线辐射对皮肤可能有害。
可能致命的
A delayed diagnosis can be potentially fatal.
延迟诊断可能是致命的。
可能爆炸的；可能爆发的
The situation in the region remains potentially explosive.
该地区的局势仍然可能爆发。
可能危及生命的
Some allergic reactions are potentially life-threatening.
某些过敏反应可能危及生命。
可能有危险的
Workers must be trained to handle potentially hazardous waste.
工人必须接受培训，处理可能有危险的废物。
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potential（潜力）加-ly，就是‘有潜力地’，即‘可能地’。
通常用于正式或半正式语境，表示可能性。
通常修饰整个句子或动词短语
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.