“护城河”常见的英文表达是 moat,它既可以指实际环绕城堡、城池等建筑的防御性水道,也可用于比喻商业等领域中为保护企业竞争优势而设置的“无形壁垒”。例如:
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.(城堡周围有一条深深的护城河。)
A strong brand can serve as a moat to protect a company from competitors.(强大的品牌可以作为护城河,保护公司免受竞争对手的侵害。)