potence
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/'poʊtəns/
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/'pəʊtəns/
The power or authority that someone has.
The king's potence was evident in his ability to command respect and obedience.
國王的力量體現在他能夠命令尊重和服從的能力上。
In biology, the ability of a male to reproduce, especially sexually.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's potence due to the side effects of the medication.
醫生擔心病人的性能力因為藥物的副作用而受到影響。