harbour
/ˈhɑːbə/ · /ˈhɑːrbər/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2395 in the learning path
海港；港湾
Definitions
n. A sheltered area of water where boats can stay safely.
海港；港湾
v. To keep a thought or feeling, often secretly.
心怀；藏有
v. To hide or shelter someone, especially someone wanted by authorities.
藏匿；庇护
Example
Small fishing boats returned to the harbour before sunset.
小渔船在日落前回到了港湾。
Expanding the harbour could increase trade, but construction may damage nearby coastal habitats.
扩建港口可能促进贸易，但施工可能破坏附近的沿海栖息地。
Collocations
- a natural harbour
- harbour doubts
- harbour a grudge
Usage tip
英式拼写harbour，美式拼写harbor。
FAQ
- What does harbour mean?
- A sheltered area of water where boats can stay safely. To keep a thought or feeling, often secretly. To hide or shelter someone, especially someone wanted by authorities.
- How is harbour pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɑːbə/, US /ˈhɑːrbər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
