A novelist's work may be potentiated by his experience of war and of suffering.战争和苦难的经历有可能使小说家的作品变得更为有力。A poet's work may be potentiated by his experience of war and of suffering.诗人对于战争以及苦难的体验会使其作品更有力量。Tolstoy's experiences of war had a profound effect on his work.托尔斯泰的战争经历深刻影响了他的作品。He's been coarsened by his experience of war.战争的经历使他变得粗鲁了。