potent

1. 很有效的；强有力的
Something that is potent is very effective and powerful.

e.g. Their most potent weapon was the Exocet missile...
飞鱼导弹是他们最有攻击力的武器。
e.g. The drug is extremely potent, but causes unpleasant side effects.
这种药药效极强，但会产生不良的副作用。

1. potent

1. 强有力的：officious 多管闲事的 | 19) potent 强有力的 | potential 潜在的, 可能的

2. 强力的(形容词)：He was grief-stricken when he heard about his friend's accident.当他听到朋友的意外时,他极度的悲伤. | potent强力的(形容词) | The poison of the snake is a very potent.那只蛇的毒很强.

3. 有力的; 有效的：tentative 试验性的,暂时的 | potent 有力的,有效的 | relentless 坚韧的,无情的,严酷的

4. 有力的：potency 力量 | potent 有力的 | potentate 当权者