latent (B1)
カタカナ: レイテント
IPA: /ˈleɪtənt/
Definition
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. It describes something that is present inside a person or thing, but is not yet visible or active.
意味: 存在しているが、まだ発達していない、あるいは明らかになっていない状態。人の内面や物の中に備わっているものの、まだ目に見えたり活動したりしていない様子を表す。
Examples / 例文
The disease can remain latent for years before symptoms appear. — その病気は症状が現れるまで何年も潜伏したままになることがある。
She discovered a latent talent for painting during her retirement. — 彼女は退職後に絵画に対する潜在的な才能を発見した。
There is a latent demand for affordable housing in the city. — その都市には手頃な住宅に対する潜在的な需要がある。
Latent の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Latent:
How to Use Latent
- latent talent (collocation)
- An ability or skill that someone has but has not yet developed or shown. — "She always knew she had a latent talent for writing."
- latent demand (collocation)
- A need or desire for a product or service that is not currently being met. — "The new technology created a latent demand for faster internet."
- latent infection (collocation)
- An infection that is present in the body but not causing symptoms. — "Many people carry latent infections without knowing it."
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