“具体物”常见的英文表达可以是 “concrete object” 或 “tangible object”。
concrete object:侧重于强调该物体是具体存在、可感知的,与抽象概念(abstract concept)相对。例如:In art, a concrete object is often used as the subject of a painting.(在艺术中,具体物常被用作绘画的主题。)
tangible object:更强调物体是可触摸、有形的,与无形的事物(intangible things)形成对比。例如:This old book is a tangible object that carries a lot of historical memories.(这本旧书是一个承载着许多历史记忆的有形物。 )