potent

強力な、効果的な

大きな力を持つ、または強い効果を生み出せる。

やさしい英語で： Having great strength or the ability to produce a strong effect.

• Fear is a potent force.
• The photograph became a potent symbol of hope.
• These two changes made a potent combination.

類義語： powerful, strong, effective

反対語： weak, ineffective

よく使う表現： a potent force, a potent symbol, a potent weapon

強力な、効き目の強い

少量でも体に強く作用したり、強い化学反応を起こしたりする。

やさしい英語で： Having a strong physical or chemical effect, even in small amounts.

• That is a potent drink.
• The doctor prescribed a potent painkiller.
• Even a tiny amount of this potent poison can kill.

類義語： strong, powerful

反対語： weak

よく使う表現： a potent drug, a potent drink, a potent chemical

説得力のある、影響力のある

人に影響を与えたり、何かが本当だと信じさせたりする力がある。

やさしい英語で： Having the power to influence people or convince them that something is true.

• She made a potent argument.
• His words had a potent influence on young voters.
• The report offers potent evidence for changing the law.

類義語： powerful, persuasive, convincing

反対語： unconvincing

よく使う表現： a potent argument, a potent influence, a potent message