盆子的英文翻译是"basin"。它的来源可能源于拉丁语"bacinus"，意为"小盆"。

例句：

The basin is used to hold water for washing hands.

盆子用来装水洗手。

The basin was made of porcelain.

盆子是用瓷器做的。

She poured the water from the jug into the basin.

她把水从水壶倒进盆子里。