postponement
延期
【例】After numerous postponements, they have executed all our orders at last.
经过多次延期以后,他们终于交清了我们所有的订货。
potential
【1】有潜力的
【例】There do exist potential sales for canned fruits in Europe.
在欧洲的确存在有销售罐装水果的潜力。
【2】可能的
【例】The representative will have opportunity to meet and talk to potential new customers.
代表将有机会同那些有可能成为新客户的人会谈。
【3】潜力
可用作n(U)。亦可用作n(S),即特殊单数n,可加a或an,但不能加one。
【例】This new invention has (an) enormous sales potential.
这种新发明的产品有巨大的销售潜力(可能性)。
potentiality
潜力,可能性
经常用复数形式。
【例】It is necessary for China’s foreign trade to develop in steady steps according to its requirements and potentialities.
中国对外贸易必须按照需要与可能稳步发展。