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latent

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

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noun

潜指纹，隐性指纹

(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.

Examples :

"The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. "

警探小心翼翼地从窗台上提取了那枚潜指纹。

police law sign process mark

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noun

潜在因素，潜在原因.

An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.

Examples :

"The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. "

学生成绩下滑的潜在原因是对课堂活动缺乏参与。

theory science statistics system logic

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noun

潜伏物，潜在因素

Anything that is latent.

Examples :

"The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "

对公众演讲的潜在恐惧是她职业道路上的一大障碍。

possibility thing

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adjective

潜在的，隐藏的。

Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

Examples :

"The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "

这台旧相机有一个潜在的缺陷，只有在阳光强烈的环境下拍照时才会显现出来。

theory science mind condition possibility

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adjective

潜伏的，潜在的

(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

Examples :

"The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. "

水痘病毒可以在人体内潜伏很多年，有时会在晚年引发带状疱疹。

virus medicine biology

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adjective

潜在的，隐匿的。

Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.

Examples :

"The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. "

直到工作中出现新的机会，她内心深处对成功的渴望才开始显现出来 (Zhídào gōngzuò zhōng chūxiàn xīn de jīhuì, tā nèixīn shēnchù duì chénggōng de kěwàng cái kāishǐ xiǎnxiàn chūlái.)

possibility condition science