[only before noun] that can develop into sth or be developed in the future
潜在的；可能的◆potential customers
潜在顾客◆potential bidders/buyers/investors
潜在投标人／买主／投资者◆the potential benefits of European integration
欧洲一体化的潜在利益 ▸ potentially /pəˈtenʃəli/

adverb