发挥 (fā huī) — to bring out (one's potential, ability, or ideas); to display (a skill or quality); to play (a role)
Definition
发挥 focuses on letting hidden or potential abilities/skills come out (发挥潜力, 发挥水平), and pairs with 作用 for "play a role". 展示 means to put something on display for others to see; 表达 conveys a thought or feeling in words.
verb
to bring out (one's potential, ability, or ideas)to display (a skill or quality)to play (a role)
Examples
- 发挥。Nǐ yí dìng néng fā huī chū zì jǐ de zuì dà qián lì.You can definitely bring out your greatest potential.
- 发挥。Tā zài zhè cì rèn wu zhōng fā huī le zhòng yào zuò yòng.He played an important role in this mission.
- 发挥。Tā néng zài tuán duì zhōng fā huī chū lǐng dǎo néng lì.He can display leadership ability in a team.
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