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Harbor
01
porto, abrigo
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
Exemplos
A lighthouse stands at the entrance of the harbor.
Um farol fica na entrada do porto.
Exemplos
The non-profit organization serves as a harbor for the homeless, providing shelter and meals.
A organização sem fins lucrativos serve como porto para os sem-teto, fornecendo abrigo e refeições.
to harbor
01
guardar, nutrir
to maintain thoughts, feelings, or emotions, often over time
Transitive: to harbor a thought or feeling
Exemplos
He harbored a dream of traveling the world, even though it seemed impossible.
Ele acalentava um sonho de viajar pelo mundo, mesmo que parecesse impossível.
02
abrigar, albergar
to provide a safe place for a person
Transitive: to harbor sb
Exemplos
The underground resistance harbored those persecuted by the regime.
A resistência clandestina abrigava aqueles perseguidos pelo regime.
2.1
abrigar, proteger
to serve as a habitat or protective environment for a living organism
Transitive: to harbor an organism
Exemplos
Standing water often harbors germs and becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
A água parada frequentemente abriga germes e se torna um criadouro de mosquitos.
03
abrigar, conter
to hold or possess something within
Transitive: to harbor sth
Exemplos
The book harbors a wealth of knowledge about the history of the region.
O livro abriga uma riqueza de conhecimento sobre a história da região.
Old useExemplos
After months at sea, the ship harbored in the busy port for trade.
Após meses no mar, o navio atracou no movimentado porto para comércio.
05
hospedar, abrigar
(of an organism) to live within another living organism as a host
Intransitive: to harbor somewhere
Exemplos
The insect harbored within the body of the plant, causing significant damage.
O inseto abriga dentro do corpo da planta, causando danos significativos.
Árvore Lexical
harborage
harborless
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