"stalactites" in Chinese (Simplified)
钟乳石（下垂）
Definition
钟乳石是洞穴顶部垂挂下来的长而尖的矿物结构，由含矿物质的水滴逐渐形成。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“钟乳石”专指从洞顶向下垂的结构，区别于“石笋”——后者是从地面向上生长的。多见于地理、科普或旅游语境。
Examples
We saw many stalactites in the cave.
我们在洞穴里看到了很多**钟乳石**。
Stalactites hang down from the ceiling.
**钟乳石**从天花板垂下来。
The guide explained how stalactites are formed.
导游解释了**钟乳石**是如何形成的。
Be careful—the stalactites might drip water on your head!
小心，**钟乳石**可能会滴水到你头上！
The largest stalactites in the world are over twenty meters long.
世界上最大的**钟乳石**有二十多米长。
It's hard to tell stalactites and stalagmites apart, but remember: stalactites hang from above.
很难区分**钟乳石**和石笋，但记住：**钟乳石**是挂下来的。