n.休眠，睡眠；冬眠；隐匿；蛰伏

The seeds of many plants enter a period of dormancy during the winter months.
许多植物的种子在冬季会进入休眠期。
The bear's long period of dormancy in winter is often referred to as hibernation.
熊在冬天长时间的休眠状态通常被称为冬眠。
Some viruses can remain in a dormant state within host cells for years.
有些病毒可以在宿主细胞内保持休眠状态多年。
The scientist studied the mechanisms that trigger plant dormancy in response to cold temperatures.
这位科学家研究了植物在低温下触发休眠的机制。
After a stressful event, the body sometimes enters a state of dormancy to conserve energy.
经历压力事件后，身体有时会进入休眠状态以保存能量。
The volcano had been dormant for centuries before it suddenly erupted.
这座火山在突然爆发前已经沉寂了几个世纪。
During economic downturns, many construction projects go into a state of dormancy.
在经济衰退期间，许多建筑项目会陷入停滞状态。
The researcher found a way to break the dormancy of potato tubers and enhance their sprouting.
研究人员找到了打破马铃薯块茎休眠并促进其发芽的方法。
A period of dormancy is essential for the survival of some aquatic creatures during hot summers.
在炎热的夏季，一段时间的休眠对某些水生生物的生存至关重要。
The bank account was dormant for years until a relative discovered it during estate settlement.
这个银行账户多年来一直休眠，直到一位亲戚在处理遗产时才发现它。