# potent

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**Category:** 英语词汇
**Created:** [December 31, 2020, 11:12am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/63 "2020-12-31T11:12:53Z")
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/ˈpəʊtnt/  
强有力的，强烈的  
most potent venom  
potent staff  
potent wine/tool  
a potent argument 强有力的论据

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@Chatbot 你是一个英语教学的大师，你会用通俗易懂的方式给学生讲解各类英语知识，现在请你给我解释下上面帖子中我着重讲解的单词，介绍下这些单词在正式文书和口语中的各类含义，各举几个地道，自然的例子。介绍下这些单词的来历，以及我如何才能记住这些单词呢？

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Sure, Tristan! Let’s go through the word “potent” and all its aspects.

### Meaning and Usage:

The word “potent” is an adjective that has several connotations based on context. Here’s a breakdown:

1. **Strong and Powerful (力量强大)**:

2. **Effective and Convincing (有效和令人信服的)**:

### Usage in Formal and Informal Contexts:

- **Formal Writing** :

- **Informal Speech** :

### Origin of the Word:

- The word “potent” comes from Latin “potens” (present participle of “posse”, to be able) meaning “powerful or capable”. It has carried its meaning of power and strength into English.

### Memorization Tips:

1. **Association** :

2. **Word Family** :

3. **Usage Practice** :

4. **Visualization** :

### Examples of Usage:

#### Formal Example:

- **Sentence** : “The senator presented a potent argument for the new policy.”
- **Explanation** : The senator’s argument was strong and convincing.

#### Informal Example:

- **Sentence** : “This curry is really potent!”
- **Explanation** : The curry has a very strong flavor or effect.

Feel free to ask more questions or for more examples!