Language Point 15
Most of us seldom achieve our creative potential...(Para. 4)
potential: n. qualities that exist and can be developed.
Young people have a potential for learning which, up to now, has been slighted.
年轻人具有学习的潜力,这一点至今仍未得到重视。
Australia has industry potential which is almost impossible to establish.
澳大利亚有着不可估量的工业潜力。
a. that may happen or become so, although, not actually existing at present
Because the weather here is very good for crops, this place has great potential wealth.
由于这儿的气侯适宜于农作物的生长,因此这个地方具有巨大的潜在财富。
Asia's potential water power is greater than that of the other continents.
亚洲潜在的水力资源比其他各洲要丰富。
Every child is a potential artist.
每一个小孩都有可能成为艺术家。