hidden resentment
underlying tension
unexpressed anger
passive aggression
potential conflict
1. There was a sense of latent hostility in the room.
房间里弥漫着一种潜在的敌意。
2. Their relationship was marred by latent hostility.
他们的关系一直受到潜在敌意的困扰。
3. We must address the latent hostility before it becomes overt.
我们必须在潜在的敌意公开化之前解决它。
A: Do you sense any latent hostility in their attitude?
A：你觉得他们的态度中有潜在的敌意吗？
B: Yes, it seems to be bubbling just beneath the surface.
B：是的，看起来这种情绪正隐藏在表面之下蠢蠢欲动。
1) 隐藏的敌意
2) 潜在的对抗情绪
3) 潜伏的敌对感
1. 潜在的敌意
e.g.
The atmosphere was thick with latent hostility.
气氛中充满了潜在的敌意。
noun phrase
1. An unfriendly feeling or attitude that exists but is not openly expressed.
Synonym: hidden animosity, underlying antagonism