“商船”常见的英文表达是 merchant ship 或 merchant vessel。
merchant ship:强调用于商业贸易的船只,是较为通用和常用的说法。例如:The merchant ship was loaded with goods from various countries.(这艘商船装载着来自不同国家的货物。)
merchant vessel:同样指用于商业目的的船只,“vessel”更正式、书面一些,常用于法律、航海等专业领域。例如:According to maritime law, all merchant vessels must carry proper safety equipment.(根据海事法,所有商船都必须配备适当的安全设备。 )