s. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
s. (pathology) not presently active
a. 潜伏性的, 隐藏的
n. 隐约指纹
1. The detective discovered latent fingerprints on the glass.
侦探在玻璃上发现了潜在的指纹。
2. She has a latent talent for painting that she has never explored.
她有一种从未开发的潜在绘画才能。
3. There is a latent fear in him that he tries to hide from others.
他内心有一种潜在的恐惧，试图对他人掩盖。