“上游河段”常见的英文表达是 "upper reach (of a river)" 或 "upper course (of a river)"。其中:
upper reach 更侧重于描述河流的具体段落或区间,强调位置上的上游。
upper course 则更常用于地理学术语中,指河流从源头到中游之前的整个上游区域。
在实际使用中,两者均可根据语境选择。例如:
The upper reach of the river is known for its steep banks and fast-flowing water.(这条河的上游河段以陡峭的河岸和湍急的水流著称。)
The upper course of the river is characterized by its mountainous terrain.(这条河的上游区域以山地地形为特征。)