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单词 harbour
释义

harbour ​‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/
Other entries for this word
harbour verb
safe harbour noun
harbour at port
Word Forms
singularharbour
pluralharbours
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbour where passengers and goods can be taken on and off

    Folkestone harbour

    a splendid natural harbour

    The wind kept us in harbour until the following afternoon.

    Synonyms and related words
    Areas and structures where boats and ships stop or are kept
    anchorage
    basin
    berth
    1. 1a
      countable/uncountable used for referring to a place or situation that provides safety or protection
      Synonyms and related words
      Places to hide and places to hide things
      hiding place
      hideaway
      retreat

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harbour

US /ˈhɑrbər/
Other entries for this word
safe harbour noun
the British spelling of harbor
Synonyms and related words
To protect or defend someone or something
protect
defend
save
Synonyms and related words
To hide, or to hide something
hide
cover
obscure
Synonyms and related words
Places to hide and places to hide things
hiding place
harbor
hideaway
Synonyms and related words
To contain something
include
contain
fit
Synonyms and related words
Areas and structures where boats and ships stop or are kept
anchorage
basin
berth

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harbour

​verb transitive
UK /ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/
Other entries for this word
harbour noun
safe harbour noun
harbour at port
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyharbour
he/she/itharbours
present participleharbouring
past tenseharboured
past participleharboured
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    to keep a particular thought or feeling in your mind for a long time

    The opposition accused him of harbouring secret plans to take the country to war.

    He still harboured doubts about her real intentions.

    harbour a grudge/fear/suspicion

    Synonyms and related words
    To remember
    remember
    recall
    think back
  2. 2
    to protect someone who has done something wrong

    They accused several countries of harbouring terrorists.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  3. 3
    if a person harbours an illness or infection, they have it
    Synonyms and related words
    To have or develop an illness or symptom
    suffer
    get
    contract

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