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potentially

美 [pə'tɛnʃəli]

adv. 可能地，潜在地

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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。

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。

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。

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。

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。