別再只會說 potential risk! 「potential」當名詞的 5 個實用表達

在職場英文裡，「potential」 常被用來描述專案、人才或市場背後的「潛力」與「可能性」。但許多人只會把它當作形容詞用，今天就帶大家認識4 種 potential 當名詞的實戰用法，讓你的英文表達更靈活。

1. with potential　具有潛力

This movie has several actors with great potential; I’m sure some of them will become famous.
這部電影有幾位具有潛力的演員；我相信他們之中的一些人會出名。

2. have the potential for N　有潛力達成……

The company’s owner was confident that it had the potential for future growth.
這間公司的老闆有信心它有潛力達成未來的成長。

3. have the potential to V　有潛力能……

Bethany’s tennis coach thinks she has the potential to become a professional athlete.
貝瑟尼的網球教練認為她有潛力能成為一名職業運動員。

4. achieve / reach / fulfill / realize one’s (full) potential　發揮某人的（最大）潛能

Margaret achieved her full potential while working with us, and we are sorry to see her go.
瑪格麗特在與我們共事期間發揮了她的最大潛能，我們對她的離開感到遺憾。