adj.休眠的;睡眠的;静止的;潜伏的;匿名的;(动物等)冬眠的
Many living things are dormant in winter. 很多生物到了冬季都休眠。
A dormant volcano may erupt after an interval. 睡眠状态的火山经过一段时间后还会喷发。
Many dormant branches of our organization are now springing to active life. 我们组织中有许多沉寂的部门现在突然活跃起来。
As soon as they meet again his dormant love for her is rekindled. 他们一见面,他对她的旧情如干柴烈火般又重新燃起。