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harbour

/ˈhɑː.bə/

/ˈhɑr.bɚ/

harbournoun

harbours

/ˈhɑː.bə/

/ˈhɑr.bɚ/

Translations

гавань

The ship docked at the harbour.

Корабль пришвартовался в гавани.

порт

The port was bustling with activity.

Порт был полон активности.

Additional translations

пристанище

убежище

Definitions

A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

The ship finally reached the harbour after a long journey across the ocean.

A place of refuge or safety.

The small village served as a harbour for those seeking to escape the conflict.

Synonyms

harbourverb

harboured

Past Simple

harboured

Past Participle

harbouring

Gerund

/ˈhɑːbə/

/ˈhɑrbər/

Translations

укрывать

He was accused of harbouring a fugitive.

Его обвинили в том, что он укрывал беглеца.

таить

She harboured doubts about his sincerity.

Она таила сомнения в его искренности.

Additional translations

питать

скрывать

Definitions

To give shelter or refuge to someone or something.

The small village harboured the refugees during the conflict.

To keep a thought or feeling, typically a negative one, in one's mind secretly.

She harboured resentment towards her colleague for the promotion she didn't get.

To maintain or hold a belief or idea.

He harboured hopes of becoming a successful author one day.

To contain or be infected with (a pathogen, parasite, etc.).

Many wild birds harbour the virus without showing any symptoms.

Synonyms

harbouradjective

Used attributively to denote something related to, located in, or designed for a harbour (e.g., harbour authorities).

Definitions

Relating to or situated in a harbour.

Harbour regulations require all vessels to reduce speed when approaching the docks.