“活水”常见的英文表达有 flowing water 或 running water,具体使用可根据语境和侧重点来选择:
flowing water: 侧重于描述水处于流动的状态,强调水的动态特征,更广泛地用于描述各种自然流动的水体。例如:
The river is full of flowing water, providing a habitat for various aquatic species.(这条河满是活水,为各种水生生物提供了栖息地。 )
running water: 同样表示流动的水,但在日常口语和某些特定语境中更为常用,带有一种水持续不断流动、有活力的感觉。例如:
We need to ensure there's always running water in the kitchen.(我们要确保厨房里一直有活水。 )