“内陆航道”常见的英文表达是 “inland waterway” 或 “inland navigation channel” 。
“inland waterway” 强调航道位于内陆地区,是较为常用和简洁的说法。例如:The development of inland waterways can promote regional economic growth.(内陆航道的开发能够促进区域经济增长。)
“inland navigation channel” 更侧重于航道用于航行的功能特性。例如:The government plans to dredge and maintain the inland navigation channel to ensure safe navigation.(政府计划疏浚和维护内陆航道,以确保航行安全。)