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latent
[英] [ˈleitənt] [美] [ˈletnt] 生词本

adj.

n.

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1. ADJ 潜在的；潜藏的；隐伏的 Latent is used to describe something which is hidden and not obvious at the moment, but which may develop further in the future. 

  • Advertisements attempt to project a latent meaning behind an overt message.

    广告的意图是以公开的信息传达隐含之意。

Adjective

1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized;

  • "a latent fingerprint"
  • "latent talent"

2. not presently active;

  • "latent infection"
  • "latent diabetes"

医学

  • 1.潜伏的，隐蔽的
1. How long is its latent period?
它的潜伏期有多长？

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2. We cannot find latent dangers.
我们无法发现潜在的危险。

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3. Without training, his musical talent remained latent.
由于未经训练，他的音乐天赋未被发掘出来。

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4. You have latent force to develop in your studies.
你在学习上还有潜力可挖。

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