dormant
adjective uk/ˈdɔː.mənt/ us/ˈdɔːr.mənt/
蛰伏的，沉睡的，休眠的
Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time.
The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting. 休眠了很久的火山最近出现了要喷发的迹象。
These investments have remained dormant for several years. 这些投资好几年都没有什么动静。
lie dormant 潜伏，潜藏
If something lies dormant, it is not active.
Her talent might have lain dormant had it not been for her aunt's encouragement. 如果不是姑姑鼓励她，她的才能可能现在还不会被挖掘出来。
It's given her the opportunity to at last use skills that have lain dormant for years.
It is thought that the condition is caused by a virus that lies dormant in the immune system until something triggers it.
The spores can lie dormant in the earth for months or even years.
These seeds can lie dormant in the ground until the conditions are right for germinating.