dormant
英 ['dɔːm(ə)nt]
美['dɔrmənt]
- adj. 休眠的；静止的；睡眠状态的；隐匿的
- n. (Dormant)人名；(法)多尔芒
英英释意
- 1. of e.g. volcanos; temporarily inactive;
- "a dormant volcano"
- 2. lying with head on paws as if sleeping
- 3. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation;
- "dormant buds"
- "a hibernating bear"
- "torpid frogs"
- 4. not active but capable of becoming active;
- "her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"