dormant
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is dormant is not active, growing, or being used at the present time but is capable of becoming active later on. 休眠的
...when the long dormant volcano of Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. …当长期处于休眠状态的圣海伦斯火山在1980年爆发的时候。
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dormant /ˈdɔːmənt/
剑桥词典
- Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time .
蛰伏的，沉睡的，休眠的
The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting . 休眠了很久的火山最近出现了要喷发的迹象。
These investments have remained dormant for several years . 这些投资好几年都没有什么动静。
lie dormant
If something lies dormant, it is not active .
潜伏，潜藏
Her talent might have lain dormant had it not been for her aunt's encouragement . 如果不是姑姑鼓励她，她的才能可能现在还不会被挖掘出来。 返回 dormant