“水分”常见的英文表达有 moisture、water content,具体使用取决于语境:
moisture:指物体中含有的水分,侧重于描述湿润程度或含水状态,常用于农业、气象、食品、化妆品等领域。例如:
The soil has a high moisture content after the rain.(雨后土壤的含水量很高。)
This cosmetic is formulated to lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated.(这款化妆品旨在锁住水分,保持肌肤水润。)
water content:强调物质中水的具体含量比例,更侧重于科学测量和数据分析,常用于化学、生物、环境科学等领域。例如:
Scientists measured the water content of the soil samples.(科学家测量了土壤样本的含水量。)
The water content of this fruit is about 85%.(这种水果的水分含量约为85%。)