harbour

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Waterharbourhar‧bour1 British English, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ noun [countable] TTWan area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it → bay as they sailed into Portsmouth HarbourExamples from the Corpusharbour• Large numbers of nuclear-powered submarines are laid up at a harbour near Murmansk.• There are also some interesting old buildings to see around the Shore and at the old-world fishing harbour of Newhaven.• For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour.• About 7,000 yachts had been in the harbour for days to get the best view.harbourharbour2 British English, harbor American English verb [transitive] 1 FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETCto keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time I think he’s harbouring some sort of grudge against me. She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey. 2 to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs.3 PROTECTto protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for► see thesaurus at protect→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusharbour• Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.• Every available stretch of water - be it river, sea or reservoir - is likely to harbour a sailing club.• It is especially good for people with allergies as it doesn't harbour dust.• But as I studied him any aggressive feelings I may have harboured evaporated quickly.• The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.• Between 30 and 50% of people in western countries harbour methanogenic bacteria in their colons.• It appeared isolated, withdrawn, harbouring something which, if revealed, might shock and frighten its neighbours.• I abandoned the garden, which harboured the non-existent toad.From Longman Business Dictionaryharbourhar‧bour /ˈhɑːbəˈhɑːrbər/ British English, harbor American English noun [countable] an area of calm water next to the land, where boats arrive and leaveThe island has a fine modern harbour.Theharbour master (=someone in charge of a harbour) may request the ship owner to remove the vessel.

单词	harbour
释义	harbour From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Waterharbourhar‧bour1 British English, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ ●●○ noun [countable] TTWan area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it → bay as they sailed into Portsmouth HarbourExamples from the Corpusharbour• Large numbers of nuclear-powered submarines are laid up at a harbour near Murmansk.• There are also some interesting old buildings to see around the Shore and at the old-world fishing harbour of Newhaven.• For the Out Skerries comprise a group of three little islands which are conveniently arranged to form a perfect natural harbour.• About 7,000 yachts had been in the harbour for days to get the best view.harbourharbour2 British English, harbor American English verb [transitive] 1 FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETCto keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time I think he’s harbouring some sort of grudge against me. She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey. 2 to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs.3 PROTECTto protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for► see thesaurus at protect→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusharbour• Taylor denied harbouring a grudge against his former boss.• Every available stretch of water - be it river, sea or reservoir - is likely to harbour a sailing club.• It is especially good for people with allergies as it doesn't harbour dust.• But as I studied him any aggressive feelings I may have harboured evaporated quickly.• The students harboured hidden resentment and committed deceit.• Between 30 and 50% of people in western countries harbour methanogenic bacteria in their colons.• It appeared isolated, withdrawn, harbouring something which, if revealed, might shock and frighten its neighbours.• I abandoned the garden, which harboured the non-existent toad.From Longman Business Dictionaryharbourhar‧bour /ˈhɑːbəˈhɑːrbər/ British English, harbor American English noun [countable] an area of calm water next to the land, where boats arrive and leaveThe island has a fine modern harbour.Theharbour master (=someone in charge of a harbour) may request the ship owner to remove the vessel.
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