latent
含义: Existing but not yet developed, visible, or active; hidden or concealed.
Latent describes something present but not yet manifested. 'Latent talent,' 'latent hostility,' and 'latent potential' describe qualities that exist beneath the surface. In medicine, a 'latent infection' is one without symptoms. In physics, 'latent heat' is energy absorbed or released during a phase change. In forensics, 'latent fingerprints' are invisible to the naked eye. The word always implies that what is hidden could emerge or be revealed.
例句
- The coach recognised her latent talent and encouraged her to pursue athletics seriously. 教练发现了她的潜在才能,鼓励她认真从事田径运动。El entrenador reconoció su talento latente y la animó a dedicarse en serio al atletismo.コーチは彼女の潜在的な才能を見抜き、本格的に陸上競技に取り組むよう促した。코치는 그녀의 잠재적 재능을 알아보고 본격적으로 육상에 전념하도록 격려했다.
- The study revealed latent tensions within the organisation that had not been acknowledged by management. 研究揭示了组织内部尚未被管理层承认的潜在紧张关系。El estudio reveló tensiones latentes dentro de la organización que la dirección no había reconocido.調査により、経営陣が認識していなかった組織内の潜在的な緊張が明らかになった。조사 결과 경영진이 인식하지 못했던 조직 내 잠재적 긴장이 드러났다.
- Latent fingerprints were recovered from the crime scene using ultraviolet light technology. 通过紫外光技术从犯罪现场提取了潜指纹。Se recuperaron huellas dactilares latentes de la escena del crimen mediante tecnología de luz ultravioleta.紫外線技術を用いて犯罪現場から潜在指紋が採取された。자외선 기술을 사용하여 범죄 현장에서 잠재 지문이 채취되었다.
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用法指南
语境: academic, professional, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin latentem (lying hidden), present participle of latere (to lie hidden, lurk). The same root gives us 'latency' (computing delay) and is related to Greek lanthanein (to escape notice), source of the element lanthanum.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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