/ˈleɪtnt ||; ˈletṇt/adj (usually before a noun 通常用于名词前) existing, but not yet very noticeable, active or well developed 潜在的；不易察觉的；隐伏的: latent defects/disease 不易察觉的瑕疵；隐伏性疾病latent talent 潜在的才华 ➔latency noun [U]