n.钟乳石(向下悬垂)
stalactite的复数

原形：stalactite复数：stalactites

Stalactites hang from the ceiling of the cave, formed by dripping water over millions of years.
洞穴的顶部悬挂着石笋，它们是由数百万年滴水形成的。
The limestone cave was adorned with an array of glittering stalactites and stalagmites.
这个石灰岩洞穴装饰着各种闪烁的石笋和石柱。
As I descended deeper into the grotto, I marveled at the intricate patterns on the stalactites.
当我深入到岩洞中时，我对石笋上精致的图案感到惊叹。
The cave's interior was illuminated by a soft glow, highlighting the ethereal beauty of the stalactites.
洞穴内部被柔和的光线照亮，突显出石笋如梦如幻的美丽。
Careful observation revealed that the stalactites were growing at a slow but steady rate.
细心观察可以发现，这些石笋正在以缓慢但稳定的速度生长。
The spelunker had to navigate through a maze of delicate stalactites in the underground cavern.
探险者必须在地下洞穴中穿越一片脆弱的石笋迷宫。
Ancient aboriginal stories spoke of a mythical creature living within the depths, hidden behind a curtain of shimmering stalactites.
古老的原住民故事讲述了一种神秘生物居住在深处，隐藏在闪烁的石笋幕帘之后。
The cave's acoustics were incredible, as the echoes of our voices bounced off the towering stalactites.
洞穴的声学效果惊人，我们的声音在高耸的石笋间回荡。
After a heavy rain, the water droplets falling from the stalactites created a mesmerizing symphony.
大雨过后，从石笋上滴落的水珠奏响了令人着迷的交响乐。
Conservation efforts were in place to preserve the fragile ecosystem supported by the cave's unique stalactite formations.
已经实施了保护措施来保护由洞穴独特石笋形态支撑的脆弱生态系统。