stalactite是什么意思？

stalactite

英[ˈstæləktaɪt] 美[stəˈlæktaɪt]

• n. 钟乳石；

复数：stalactites;

例句

• Seepage flow can be observed in stalactite caves. 在钟乳石溶洞里,可以见到渗流现象.
• Not every stalactite has a complementary stalagmite. 不是每根钟乳石都有互生的石笋.
• A stalagmite is below a stalactite and they both grow, eventually to meet. 石笋在钟乳石下面,它们二者都在增长, 最终会合.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• N-COUNT
  钟乳石
  A stalactite is a long piece of rock which hangs down from the roof of a cave. Stalactites are formed by the slow dropping of water containing the mineral lime.

英汉词典释义

• n.
  钟乳石
  the form of stalactites 钟乳石的形成

英英词典释义

• Noun
  1. a cylinder of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave

行业词典

• 建筑： 钟乳石；
  旅游： 钟乳石；