to have the potential to do sth有潜力做某事
He has the potential to become the most outstanding goalkeeper in the country.他有潜力成为该国最杰出的守门员。
The new drug has the potential to save stroke victims from death.这种新药也许能够拯救中风患者的性命。
This actually has the potential to precipitate his downfall.这实际上可能会促使他下台。