In narrow tubes, the attraction between water molecules and the adhesive forces between the water and its environment can beat out gravity.

在微小的管道里，水分子间的吸引力和水与周边物质的粘结力加起来超过重力的作用。

The water molecules stick to the cat’s tongue thanks to adhesive forces, and stick to each other because of cohesive forces.

由于粘附力，水分子粘在猫的舌头上，并由于内聚力相互粘在一起。