“原状”常见的英文表达是 “original state” 或 “original condition”,具体使用哪个可根据语境来选择:
original state:更侧重于描述事物原本的状态、面貌 ,强调没有经过改变或破坏的初始样子。例如:The old building should be restored to its original state.(这座老建筑应该被恢复到原状。)
original condition:强调初始的条件、状况,常用于描述设备、环境等处于初始未受损或未改变的状态。例如:Make sure the equipment is returned to its original condition after use.(确保使用后设备恢复到原状。)