“污染度”常见的英文表达是 “degree of pollution” 或 “pollution level”。
“degree of pollution” 侧重于表达污染的程度或等级。例如:We need to assess the degree of pollution in this river.(我们需要评估这条河的污染程度。 )
“pollution level” 更强调污染所达到的水平或量级。例如:The pollution level in the city has exceeded the safe standard.(这座城市的污染水平已经超过了安全标准。 )