harbour

Word family nounharbourageharbourerharbour masterharbouradjectiveharbourless

Related topics: Water

har·bour1 British EnglishBrE, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ noun [countableC]

TTWan area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it 港口，港湾，海港 → bay

as they sailed into Portsmouth Harbour

当他们驶入朴次茅斯港的时候

→4 See picture of 见图 harbour

Examples from the Corpus

harbour• 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.

harbour2 British EnglishBrE, harbor American English verb [transitiveT]

1 FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETCto keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time 怀有，心存〔不好的想法、恐惧或希望〕

I think he’s harbouring some sort of grudge against me.

我觉得他对我有点怀恨在心。

She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey.

她开始对他们的旅行是否明智产生了怀疑。

2 to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous 包含；藏有

Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs.

洗涤槽和沥水板可能藏有病菌。

3. PROTECTto protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for 窝藏，包庇〔罪犯〕► see thesaurus at protect

Examples from the Corpus

harbour• 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Between 30 and 50% of people in western countries harbour methanogenic bacteria in their colons.• It appeared isolated, withdrawn, harbouring something which, if revealed, might shock and frighten its neighbours.• I abandoned the garden, which harboured the non-existent toad.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 Dictionary

harbourhar·bour /ˈhɑːbəˈhɑːrbər/ British EnglishBrE, harbor American EnglishAmE noun [countableC]

an area of calm water next to the land, where boats arrive and leave

The 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 Word family nounharbourageharbourerharbour masterharbouradjectiveharbourless Related topics: Water har·bour1 British EnglishBrE, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ ●●○ noun [countableC] TTWan area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it 港口，港湾，海港 → bay as they sailed into Portsmouth Harbour 当他们驶入朴次茅斯港的时候 →4 See picture of 见图 harbour Examples from the Corpus harbour• 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. harbour2 British EnglishBrE, harbor American English verb [transitiveT] 1 FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETCto keep bad thoughts, fears, or hopes in your mind for a long time 怀有，心存〔不好的想法、恐惧或希望〕 I think he’s harbouring some sort of grudge against me. 我觉得他对我有点怀恨在心。 She began to harbour doubts over the wisdom of their journey. 她开始对他们的旅行是否明智产生了怀疑。 2 to contain something, especially something hidden and dangerous 包含；藏有 Sinks and draining boards can harbour germs. 洗涤槽和沥水板可能藏有病菌。 3. PROTECTto protect and hide criminals that the police are searching for 窝藏，包庇〔罪犯〕► see thesaurus at protect Examples from the Corpus harbour• 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 Dictionary harbourhar·bour /ˈhɑːbəˈhɑːrbər/ British EnglishBrE, harbor American EnglishAmE noun [countableC] an area of calm water next to the land, where boats arrive and leave The 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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