“护航”常见的英文表达有 “escort” 和 “convoy protection” ,具体使用取决于语境:
“escort”:既可以作动词,也可以作名词。作动词时,意为“护送;为……护航”;作名词时,意为“护航队;护送者” 。例如:
The warship was sent to escort the merchant ships.(这艘军舰被派去为商船护航。)
A group of soldiers provided an escort for the visiting dignitaries.(一群士兵为来访的要人提供护航。)
“convoy protection”:更侧重于强调对船队、车队等大规模运输队伍的护航保护行动。例如:
The naval force was responsible for convoy protection in the war zone.(海军部队负责在战区进行船队护航。)