“不稳定地层”常见的英文表达是 “unstable formation” 。其中,“unstable”意思是“不稳定的”;“formation”在地质学领域常指“地层、岩层” 。
例句:The drilling operation had to be stopped due to the encounter with an unstable formation.(由于遇到了不稳定地层,钻井作业不得不停止。 )