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latent

/ˈleɪtənt/ American
  • adj. 潜在的, 潜伏的
Definition
  • adj. existing but not yet developed, active, or visible
Example
The disease remained latent for years before symptoms appeared.
这种疾病潜伏了多年,之后才出现症状。