| 单词 | stalactite |
| 释义 | stalactite noun[C] uk/ˈstæl.ək.taɪt/us/stə.ˈlæk.taɪt/acolumnofrockthathangsfrom theroofof acaveand isformedover a verylongperiodoftimebydropsofwatercontaininglimefallingfrom theroof 钟乳石 Global_Pics/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages Geography: caves, cracks & crevices
stalactite| American Dictionarystalactite noun[C] us/stæˈlæk·tɑɪt/asolidmasshangingfrom thetopof acave(=largeholein theground)that isthickerat thetopandthinnerat thebottomand isformedbydropsofwater Examplesofstalactitestalactite An innermost diameter of the 'stalactite' structures of y2 mm is inconsistent with a stalactitic origin. From theCambridge English Corpus Astalactitegrows down from a cave roof, a stalagmite grows up from the floor. From theCambridge English Corpus As the men move deeper into the cave toward the diamonds, they describe the remains of previous empires in the shape of patriarchs whose bodies have been preserved inside stalactites. From theCambridge English Corpus There are only a few stalactites and draperies on the ceiling and walls, but moderate and fragile speleothems are common on the floor. From Wikipedia  This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.In it are formations such as helctites (eccentric stalactites defying gravity) and curtains (draperies, or sheets of calcite, sometimes translucent, hanging from the ceiling). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This part of the cave consists of 6 large, well-lit rooms full of speleothems including stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, columns, and draperies. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The main attraction of the cave is the exquisitestalactiteand stalagmite formations. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Sometimes amber retains the form of drops and stalactites, just as it exuded from the ducts and receptacles of the injured trees. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The balconies in the tower are supported by exquisitestalactitedesigns. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The rock is honeycombed with caves; some are very large and extend for miles underground where very beautiful stalactites are to be found. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Besides its enormous wealth in beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and similar calcite deposits it contains cave paintings and some engravings. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Massive pillars are predominant in the halls while the ceiling is covered with stalactites. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.It is a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The inner portico traditionally havestalactitecapitals while the outer portico has capitals with chevron patterns ("baklava"). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The terms mocrabe and muqarnas are similar and may be used interchangeably at times, but muqarnas do not necessarily havestalactiteformations. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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