dormant
UK ['dɔ:.mənt] US ['dɔ:r-] adjective
■describes something that is not active or growing, but which 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甚么动静。 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。 |