Word · Frequency #3126
potentially
/pəˈtenʃəli/
adverb
可能地；潜在地
核心释义
possibly; in a way that could happen or become true
- 1.
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.
以显示很大潜力的方式；有可能以某种方式发生；可能地；潜在地
用法In use
This new software could potentially save us several hours of work each week.
用法提示：potentially 作为副词，修饰动词 save，表示“有可能地”。
The project is potentially very profitable, but we need more data before investing.
用法提示：potentially 作为副词，修饰形容词 profitable，表示“潜在地”。
Traveling during the holiday can potentially be more expensive than usual.
用法提示：potentially 作为副词，修饰动词 be，表示“可能地”。
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。
modal + potentially + verb
常与情态动词连用，表示可能性。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- potentially dangerous
- 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。
- potentially harmful
- 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。
- potentially fatal
- 可能致命的
- A delayed diagnosis can be potentially fatal.延迟诊断可能是致命的。
- potentially explosive
- 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。
- potentially life-threatening
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
potential（潜力）加-ly，就是‘有潜力地’，即‘可能地’。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于正式或半正式语境，表示可能性。
语法说明Grammar Note
通常修饰整个句子或动词短语
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'essentially' and 'eventually' share a similar ending but do not rhyme with 'potentially'. 'Potential' shares a spelling chunk but differs in pronunciation.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.