potency
US /ˈpoʊ.t̬ənt.si/
UK /ˈpoʊ.t̬ənt.si/
名词
1.
效力, 力量
the power or influence that something has, or the strength of a medicine or drug
示例:
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The potency of the drug decreases over time.
这种药物的效力会随着时间而减弱。
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The myth has lost none of its potency.
这个神话的影响力一点也没有减弱。
2.
性能力
a man's ability to have sex
示例:
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He was worried about his potency.
他担心自己的性能力。
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Certain herbs are believed to increase potency.
某些草药被认为可以提高性能力。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词