latency
US /ˈleɪ.tən.si/
UK /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

名词
1.
潜伏, 潜伏期
the state of being hidden or concealed, especially of a disease or infection before symptoms appear
示例:
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The virus can remain in latency for years before becoming active.
病毒在活跃之前可以潜伏多年。
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The disease has a long latency period, making early detection difficult.
这种疾病有很长的潜伏期,使得早期发现很困难。
2.
延迟, 潜伏期
the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer
示例:
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High network latency can cause significant delays in online gaming.
高网络延迟可能导致在线游戏出现显著延迟。
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Reducing server latency is crucial for improving website performance.
降低服务器延迟对于提高网站性能至关重要。
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