dormant

/ˈdɔrmənt/

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

中文释义：休眠的；潜伏的

Some volcanoes remain dormant for centuries before erupting violently.

有些火山在猛烈喷发前会休眠数百年。

Seeds can stay dormant in the soil until conditions are right for growth.

种子可以在土壤中保持休眠，直到条件适宜生长。