lurk; hide; lie dormant
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to lurk; to hide; to lie in ambush; to lie dormant
Refers to concealing oneself or existing in a hidden state, often implying a threat or potential danger that is not yet visible. Commonly used for enemies, spies, viruses, or dangers.
Sēn森
lǐn林
lǐ里
qián潜
fú伏
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
wēi危
xiǎn险
。
Many dangers lurk in the forest.
Dí敌
rén人
qián潜
fú伏
zài在
cūn村
zhuāng庄
fù附
jìn近
yǐ已
jīng经
yī一
gè个
yuè月
le了
。
The enemy has been lying in ambush near the village for a month already.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
bìng病
dú毒
kě可
yǐ以
zài在
rén人
tǐ体
nèi内
qián潜
fú伏
duō多
nián年
bù不
fā发
zuò作
。
This virus can lie dormant in the human body for many years without breaking out.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
míng名
cháng长
qī期
qián潜
fú伏
de的
jiàn间
dié谍
。
He is a sleeper agent who has been潜伏 for a long time.