potential energy
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl ˈɛnərdʒi/
UK /pəˈtɛnʃəl ˈɛnədʒi/
名词
势能
the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors
示例:
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Water stored behind a dam has a large amount of potential energy.
水坝后面储存的水具有大量的势能。
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A stretched spring stores potential energy.
拉伸的弹簧储存着势能。