“移于殖民地”可以翻译为 “relocate to the colonies” 或 “be transferred to the colonies” ，具体使用哪个取决于语境。
“relocate to the colonies” 侧重于表达迁移、搬迁到殖民地的动作 ，强调位置上的变动。例如：Many people were forced to relocate to the colonies during that period.（在那个时期，很多人被迫迁移到殖民地。）
“be transferred to the colonies” 强调被转移、调派到殖民地，常带有一种由外部力量（如政府、机构等）安排、推动的意味。例如：The prisoners were transferred to the colonies for further punishment.（囚犯们被调派到殖民地接受进一步惩罚 。）