latent
/ˈleɪtənt/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6952 in the learning path
潜在的；潜伏的
Definitions
adj. Present but not yet active, visible, or fully developed.
潜在的；潜伏的
Example
Her first pottery class revealed a latent artistic talent.
第一堂陶艺课显露了她潜在的艺术天赋。
Supportive teaching can help students develop latent abilities that conventional examinations may fail to identify.
支持性的教学能帮助学生发展传统考试可能无法识别的潜在能力。
Collocations
- latent talent
- latent potential
- latent infection
- latent demand
Word family
- latency (n.)
Synonyms
- dormant
- hidden
Antonyms
- manifest
Usage tip
指已经存在但尚未显现或发挥作用。
FAQ
- What does latent mean?
- Present but not yet active, visible, or fully developed.
- How is latent pronounced?
- UK /ˈleɪtənt/, US /ˈleɪtənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
