“初测”常见的英文表达可以是 “initial measurement” 或 “preliminary measurement” ,具体使用可根据语境选择:
initial measurement:强调是最开始的、首次的测量动作 ,侧重于时间上的“初始”阶段。例如:We conducted an initial measurement of the soil's moisture content.(我们对土壤的含水量进行了初测。)
preliminary measurement: “preliminary”有“预备的、初步的”意思,侧重于说明该测量是在正式或更详细测量之前进行的初步工作。例如:Before the detailed engineering design, a preliminary measurement of the site was carried out.(在详细的工程设计之前,对场地进行了初测。 )