单词 | dormant |
释义 | 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。 |
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