[1] show; demonstrate
[2] Prove something; prove oneself
[3] do one's best; show one's best abilities
[4] show somebody what one is made of
[5] on one's best performance
[6] wield
[7] shine
[8] reach full potential
[9] show one's true abilities
[10] work one's magic
[11] to outdo oneself
[12] to excel
reach full potential 是非常貼切的說法
[1]很普遍. [2]非常好用, 直接翻是證明自己, 事實上就是指發揮自己的能力. [5]當片語用, 很好用, 形容一個人在能力範圍內發揮最大的限度. [6]指發揮某種力量.
C'mon and show us your true abilities. Let us see what you can do. = 來吧，證明你自己，發揮你的實力！
Work your magic! = 儘管發揮吧! (也有發揮長才的意思)
The new football player really outdid himself in this match. = 這個新的橄欖球選手在這場比賽中發揮的淋漓盡致
a school where he can excel = 他可以發揮所長的學校
