“水力发电站”常见的英文表达是 “hydropower station” 或 “hydroelectric power station”。
hydropower station:较为简洁常用,在日常交流和专业领域都广泛使用。例如:This region plans to build several new hydropower stations.(这个地区计划建设几座新的水力发电站。)
hydroelectric power station: “hydroelectric” 强调“水力发电的”这一属性,表达更为具体明确。例如:The hydroelectric power station on the river generates a significant amount of electricity.(这条河上的水力发电站产生了大量的电力。 )