potency
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++po·ten·cy /ˈpəʊtənsi $ ˈpoʊ-/ noun [singular, uncountable] 1 POWERthe power that something has to influence people 力量，威力；影响力potency of the potency of his arguments 他的论据的说服力 The myth of male superiority was losing its potency. 男性优越的错误观念在逐渐失去影响力。2 MDthe strength of something, especially a drug, on your mind or body 〔尤指药物的〕效力，效能potency of the potency of the drug 该药的药力3 SY (also sexual potency)SEX/HAVE SEX WITH the ability of a man to have sex 〔男子的〕性功能 loss of potency after age 40 40岁以后性功能的减弱
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potency• high-potency marijuana• When I was growing up, I saw this kind of rebellion and assault as potency.• Beware of inconsistent potency with this product.• Despite all its potency this is a car which always leaves the driver firmly in control.• Very occasionally a bottle will become contaminated and lose its potency.• Mass unemployment had lost its old political potency.• the political potency of the crime issue• We in the news biz often speculate on the potency of your influence.• the potency of the chilipo·ten·cy nounChineseSyllable
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potency
po‧ten‧cy /ˈpəʊtənsi $ ˈpoʊ-/
noun [singular, uncountable]
1. the power that something has to influence people
potency of
the potency of his arguments
The myth of male superiority was losing its potency.
2. the strength of something, especially a drug, on your mind or body
potency of
the potency of the drug
3. (also sexual potency) the ability of a man to have sex:
loss of potency after age 40
po‧ten‧cy /ˈpəʊtənsi $ ˈpoʊ-/
noun [singular, uncountable]1. the power that something has to influence people
potency of
2. the strength of something, especially a drug, on your mind or body
potency of
3. (also sexual potency) the ability of a man to have sex: