“死水”常见的英文表达是 stagnant water。其中,“stagnant”意为“停滞的;不流动的”,准确地描述了死水缺乏流动、水质易变差的特点。
例如:
The pond is filled with stagnant water, which gives off a bad smell.(这个池塘里满是死水,散发着难闻的气味。)
Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.(死水可能成为蚊子的滋生地。 )