Latent is used to describe something which is hidden and not obvious at the moment, but which may develop further in the future.
例句
Advertisements attempt to project a latent meaning behind an overt message.广告的意图是以公开的信息传达隐含之意。
英汉词典释义
adj.
潜伏的, 潜在的, 不易觉察的
We cannot find latent dangers.我们无法发现潜在的危险。How long is its latent period?它的潜伏期有多长?Without training, his musical talent remained latent.由于未经训练, 他的音乐天赋未被发掘出来。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized;