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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"