“潜水器”常见的英文表达是 submersible ,也可用 submarine vehicle(较为宽泛,submarine本身有“潜水艇;潜艇”之意,vehicle强调“载体;交通工具” ) 。
This submersible can reach a depth of 10,000 meters. (这艘潜水器能下潜到10000米的深度。)
Scientists are using a new submarine vehicle to explore the ocean floor. (科学家们正在使用一种新型潜水器来探索海底。)