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Potency N Uncount 英[ˈpəʊtnsi 美[ˈpoʊtnsi N.效力;潜能;权势;(男人的)性交能力 人、行动或思想的)影响力,支配力 Power Influence

单词 potency
音标
英[ˈpəʊtnsi] 美[ˈpoʊtnsi]
解释
n.效力;潜能;权势;(男人的)性交能力;
例句

N-UNCOUNT
(人、行动或思想的)影响力,支配力
Potency is the power and influence that a person, action, or idea has to affect or change people's lives, feelings, or beliefs.
例:They testify to the extraordinary potency of his personality...这些事情证明了他非凡的人格魅力。
例:All their songs have a lingering potency.他们所有的歌曲都有耐人寻味的魅力。

N-UNCOUNT
(药物等的)效力;药力;药效
The potency of a drug, poison, or other chemical is its strength.
例:Sunscreen can lose its potency if left over winter in the bathroom cabinet.如果把防晒霜在盥洗室的壁橱里放一个冬天,就有可能失效。

N-UNCOUNT
(男子的)性交能力,性机能
Potency is the ability of a man to have sex.
例:Alcohol abuse in men can cause loss of sex drive and reduced potency.男子酗酒可能导致性欲丧失和性功能下降。
变形
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