"stalactites" in Chinese (Traditional)
鐘乳石(下垂)
Definition
鐘乳石是從洞穴頂部垂下的尖長礦物結構,由富含礦物質的水滴長時間形成。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「鐘乳石」專指從洞穴頂部垂下的結構,不要與從地面向上生長的「石筍」混淆。常用於地理、科學或旅遊語境。
Examples
We saw many stalactites in the cave.
我們在洞穴裡看到了很多**鐘乳石**。
Stalactites hang down from the ceiling.
**鐘乳石**從天花板垂下來。
The guide explained how stalactites are formed.
導遊解釋了**鐘乳石**是如何形成的。
Be careful—the stalactites might drip water on your head!
小心,**鐘乳石**可能會滴水在你頭上!
The largest stalactites in the world are over twenty meters long.
世界上最大的**鐘乳石**超過二十米長。
It's hard to tell stalactites and stalagmites apart, but remember: stalactites hang from above.
很難分清**鐘乳石**和石筍,但記得:**鐘乳石**是垂下來的。