harbor
har
ˈhɑr
haar
bor
bər
bēr
British pronunciation
/ˈhɑːbə/
harbour

Definizione e significato di "harbor"in inglese

01

porto

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers
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harbor definition and meaning
example
Esempi
A lighthouse stands at the entrance of the harbor.
Un faro si trova all'ingresso del porto.
02

rifugio, porto sicuro

a safe place that provides refuge or shelter from danger or difficulty
example
Esempi
The non-profit organization serves as a harbor for the homeless, providing shelter and meals.
L'organizzazione no-profit funge da rifugio per i senzatetto, offrendo riparo e pasti.
to harbor
01

nutrire, covare

to maintain thoughts, feelings, or emotions, often over time
Transitive: to harbor a thought or feeling
to harbor definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He harbored a dream of traveling the world, even though it seemed impossible.
Lui custodiva un sogno di viaggiare per il mondo, anche se sembrava impossibile.
02

ospitare, proteggere

to provide a safe place for a person
Transitive: to harbor sb
example
Esempi
The underground resistance harbored those persecuted by the regime.
La resistenza clandestina ospitava coloro che erano perseguitati dal regime.
2.1

ospitare, proteggere

to serve as a habitat or protective environment for a living organism
Transitive: to harbor an organism
example
Esempi
Standing water often harbors germs and becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
L'acqua stagnante spesso ospita germi e diventa un terreno fertile per le zanzare.
2.2

ospitare, veicolare

to serve as a carrier for harmful microorganisms
Transitive: to harbor harmful microorganisms
example
Esempi
Wild animals can harbor pathogens that pose risks to human health.
Gli animali selvatici possono ospitare agenti patogeni che rappresentano rischi per la salute umana.
03

ospitare, contenere

to hold or possess something within
Transitive: to harbor sth
example
Esempi
The book harbors a wealth of knowledge about the history of the region.
Il libro custodisce una ricchezza di conoscenze sulla storia della regione.
04

approdo, ormeggiare

(of a ship) to dock or take shelter in a harbor
Intransitive: to harbor somewhere
Old useOld use
example
Esempi
After months at sea, the ship harbored in the busy port for trade.
Dopo mesi in mare, la nave approdo' nel porto affollato per il commercio.
05

ospitare, albergare

(of an organism) to live within another living organism as a host
Intransitive: to harbor somewhere
example
Esempi
The insect harbored within the body of the plant, causing significant damage.
L'insetto ospita all'interno del corpo della pianta, causando danni significativi.
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