lie dormant
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Combination of 'lie' and 'dormant'.
مثال
- The volcano has lain dormant for centuries.
- The project was put on hold and has been lying dormant ever since.
- The virus can lie dormant in the body for years before causing symptoms.
ترکیبهای رایج
Lie dormant for centuries Lie dormant ever since Lie dormant in the body Lie dormant for years
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- be inactive, as if asleep “His work lay dormant for many years” “Something ----s” “Somebody ----s”