English translation: Reef 礁石排

18:32 Dec 13, 2011
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Chinese term or phrase:
航海图上,出现在水中,XX排.是珊瑚排吗?
Phil Hand
China
Local time: 07:49
English translation:Reef 礁石排
Explanation:
危险的海域礁石多,所以也有可能是礁石排,因为珊瑚和礁石的量词都可用“排”--礁石排,珊瑚排

但礁石直译是Reef ,而珊瑚排又可译为 Coral Reef. 所以建议用 XX reef, as there could be many kinds of reef, all of which can capsize a ship.
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Local time: 07:49
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Reef 礁石排


Explanation:
危险的海域礁石多,所以也有可能是礁石排,因为珊瑚和礁石的量词都可用“排”--礁石排,珊瑚排

但礁石直译是Reef ,而珊瑚排又可译为 Coral Reef. 所以建议用 XX reef, as there could be many kinds of reef, all of which can capsize a ship.


Quek Wee Yeo (X)
Singapore
Local time: 07:49
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