harbor
/ˈhɑː.bər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːr.bɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-bər/ (ame, mw)
harbor — 名詞
- harborsingular
- harborsplural
1. a protected area of water next to land where ships and boats can stay safely, es
港口
船隻停靠和躲避風暴的港灣
a protected area of water next to land where ships and boats can stay safely, especially when the weather is bad or when goods are being moved on or off the ship.
After the storm warning, the fishing boats returned to the harbor before dark.
暴風警報發布後，漁船在天黑前回到了港口。
collocation: return to the harbor
The small harbor in Galway can hold about twenty fishing boats at once.
戈爾韋的小港口大約可以同時容納二十艘漁船。
Vinícius watched the cargo ships unload their containers at the busy harbor.
Vinícius 在繁忙的港口看著貨櫃船卸貨。
When thick fog covered the harbor, the ferry captain decided to wait until morning.
濃霧籠罩港口時，渡輪船長決定等到早上再出發。
The old harbor was once the busiest on the coast before the new port opened.
這座老港口曾經是沿海最繁忙的港口，直到新港口啟用。
文法句型
the + harbor
a + harbor
harbor + proper noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with a definite article (the harbor) when referring to a specific harbor in a town or city. In place names, 'Harbor' often appears without an article, as in 'Pearl Harbor' or 'Bar Harbor.' The British spelling is 'harbour.'
2. a place, situation, or person that makes you feel safe, protected, and free from
避風港
提供安全與安慰的地方或狀態
a place, situation, or person that makes you feel safe, protected, and free from worry or danger.
For lost and injured pets, the animal shelter was a safe harbor from the streets.
對於那些走失和受傷的寵物來說，動物收容所是一個遠離街頭的避風港。
collocation: safe harbor (metaphorical)
Élise found the library was a quiet harbor away from the city noise.
Élise 發現圖書館是個遠離城市喧囂的安靜避風港。
After years of moving around, the beach town became a harbor of peace for Rafael.
經過多年搬家後，這個海濱小鎮成了 Rafael 心中的寧靜避風港。
Grandma's kitchen was always a harbor of warmth and comfort for the children.
奶奶的廚房一直是孩子們感到溫暖和安心的避風港。
- danger zone
an area or situation where you are at risk of harm
文法句型
a harbor of + noun
harbor + from + noun
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with a modifier (a safe harbor, a quiet harbor, a harbor of peace) to describe what kind of safety or comfort is offered. It is more common in writing than in everyday conversation.
harbor — 動詞
- harborpresent simple I / you / we / they
- harbors3rd person singular
- harboring-ing form
- harboredpast simple
1. to protect and keep someone in a safe place, especially when they are escaping f
庇護
藏匿或保護逃離危險的人
to protect and keep someone in a safe place, especially when they are escaping from danger or being chased by the authorities.
The family agreed to harbor the refugees in their farmhouse during the winter.
這家人同意在冬天讓那些難民住在他們的農舍裡。
harbor + refugees — sheltering people
It is against the law to harbor a criminal who is running from the police.
窩藏正在躲避警察追捕的罪犯是違法的。
legal context: harbor a criminal
Leo's grandmother once harbored a wounded soldier during the war.
Leo 的祖母在戰爭期間曾經藏匿一名受傷的士兵。
The villagers decided to harbor the escaped prisoners even though it was dangerous.
村民們決定藏匿那些越獄的囚犯，儘管這麼做很危險。
Amira's neighbors harbored her family when the flood destroyed their home.
洪水摧毀家園時，Amira 的鄰居收留了她們一家人。
文法句型
harbor + someone
harbor + noun phrase
用法筆記
When used about helping someone avoid the police, this verb carries a negative legal meaning — harboring a criminal is a crime in many countries. However, when used about protecting people from danger or disaster, the meaning is positive.
常見錯誤
2. to provide a natural living space or environment for animals, plants, or other l
棲息；藏有
為生物提供棲息環境
to provide a natural living space or environment for animals, plants, or other living things.
The old barn harbors a family of owls that hunt in the fields at night.
那座舊穀倉裡住著一窩貓頭鷹，牠們晚上在田野裡覓食。
harbor + animal species — natural habitat
The pond behind the school harbors several types of frogs and small fish.
學校後面的池塘裡有好幾種青蛙和小魚。
This forest harbors more kinds of birds than any other area in the state.
這片森林裡的鳥類種類比州內任何其他地區都多。
Damp places in the house can harbor mold and other harmful germs.
房子裡潮濕的地方容易滋生黴菌和其他有害細菌。
文法句型
harbor + living thing
harbor + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is common in scientific and environmental writing. It can describe both positive habitats (a forest harboring wildlife) and negative ones (a dirty kitchen harboring bacteria).
3. to hold a particular thought, emotion, or belief inside yourself for a long time
心懷
長久持有某種想法或情感
to hold a particular thought, emotion, or belief inside yourself for a long time, often without showing it to other people.
For years, William harbored a secret hope that his brother would return.
多年來，William 一直默默地希望弟弟有一天會回來。
harbor + hope — private feeling
Rafael harbored no anger toward his sister even after their big argument.
Rafael 對妹妹並不心懷怨恨，即使他們大吵了一架。
negative: harbor no + emotion
The detective harbored a strong suspicion that the witness was lying.
那位警探一直強烈懷疑那個目擊者在說謊。
Salma had harbored a deep fear of flying ever since the plane accident.
Salma 自從那次飛機事故後就一直非常害怕搭飛機。
After the landlord refused to fix the heater, Reema harbored a deep resentment all winter.
房東拒絕修理壞掉的暖氣之後，Reema 整個冬天都心懷強烈的不滿。
文法句型
harbor + feeling/thought/belief
harbor + no + noun
用法筆記
This sense is typically used with emotions or thoughts that are held over a period of time, not briefly passing feelings. It often implies that the person does not express what they are feeling openly. Common in formal writing and literature.