potency

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Collins 1

n. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
n. the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse

n. 力量, 权力, 效力
[化] 能力

Collins 星级

9,122

BNC 频率

13,482

使用频率

potency 由词根 potent（有力的，强的）和后缀 -cy（表示状态或性质）组成，整体意思是“力量的状态”或“有效性”。

例句

1. The potency of this medicine is very strong.

这种药的效力非常强。

2. Scientists are studying the potency of new vaccines.

科学家们正在研究新疫苗的效力。

3. The potency of a leader can inspire people to follow.

领导者的影响力可以激励人们追随。