“压载箱”常见的英文表达是 ballast tank 。
在船舶工程、航海等领域,ballast tank 指的就是为调整船舶的稳定性、吃水深度等而设置的装有压载水(ballast water)的箱柜。例如:The ballast tanks were filled to stabilize the ship.(压载箱被注满水以稳定船只。)