Definition
To be in an inactive or suspended state, temporarily not active or developing.
潜伏，未启用
The company had been lying dormant during the recession, only recently resuming operations.
这家公司在经济衰退期间一直处于休眠状态，直到最近才恢复运营。
Many volcanoes lie dormant between eruptions.
许多火山在两次喷发之间都处于休眠状态。
Her artistic talent had lain dormant for many years until she started painting after she retired.
她的艺术天赋在退休后开始绘画之前已经休眠了很多年。